Epidemiology Of Chronic Rhinosinusitis And Investigation Of Quality Of Life:Resulted From Primary And Middle School Students In Changsha

Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common disease in otolaryngology.It has significant impact on human health and social medical resources.Currently,Changsha City lacks accurate data on the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis and its impact on quality of life.Therefore,this study intends to conduct surveys in primary and secondary schools in Changsha to clarify the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis and its impact on the quality of life among primary and middle school students.Objective: In order to determine the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis and the influence of chronic rhinosinusitis on the quality of life among students of primary and middle school in Changsha.Method: 5791 students aged 10-17 years old from primary and middle school in Changsha were randomly selected as the object of investigation by designed survey and physical examination,then give them diagnosis.Investigating diseases’ impact on students’ quality of life by visual analogue scale(VAS)and SNOT-20.Result: The prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis among students of primary and middle school in Changsha is 5.0%(280/5556).Chronic rhinosinusitis can be troublesome for the patient’s learning and life,and it is worse than patients who don’t have chronic rhinosinusitis.The students’ quality of life is suffered from chronic rhinosinusitis,and the degree of influence is worse than that of patients with non-chronic rhinosinusitis.It shows that by Chinese version of SNOT-20 questionnaire,the worst five items affecting quality of life were as follows: need to blow nose,reduced concentration,frustrated or restless or irritable,difficulty falling asleep and thick nasal discharge.Conclusion: The prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis among the students of primary and middle school in Changsha was 5%.Chronic rhinosinusitis can trouble students’ learning and life,and it can also influence the quality of life.We should pay attention to sick situation of chronic rhinosinusitis and take the positive and effective intervention measures.