This research aims to explore the relationship between nasal nitric oxide levels and surgery decisions in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients.
Observational analysis of nasal nitric oxide levels in CRS patients.
Correlation between low nasal nitric oxide and surgical intervention decisions.
Assessment of the potential for using nasal nitric oxide levels to guide ENT referrals.
Low nasal nitric oxide levels were significantly associated with later surgical treatment in CRS patients.
The findings suggest a need for further evaluation of nasal nitric oxide as a diagnostic tool in primary care.
Abstract
Low nNO in patients with CRS symptoms was associated with a later decision for surgery. The applicability of nNO to guide ENT referrals from primary care should be further evaluated.