chronic rhinosinusitis

Validating the Adaptive Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT): A Clinically Reliable Tool for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Assessment

By MedXY 07/17/2026

The adaptive Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT) demonstrates strong validity, reliability, and responsiveness in assessing symptoms and treatment outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis, correlating well with objective CT imaging and overall health measures.

Allergy & Immunology news Otorhinolaryngology

Bridging Subjective Symptoms and Objective Imaging in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Impact of an Adaptive Sino-Nasal Outcome Test

By MedXY 07/15/2026

A novel adaptive Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT) yields improved correlation with computed tomography findings in chronic rhinosinusitis, enhancing clinical assessment and differentiation from allergic rhinitis.

Allergy & Immunology Otorhinolaryngology

Gender Differences in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Insights into Diagnosis and Biomarkers

By MedXY 10/24/2025

This study explores how biological sex influences CRS diagnosis and inflammatory biomarkers, revealing sex-specific patterns that could inform personalized treatment.

Respiratory Specialties

MACRO Trial Insights: Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Outperforms Clarithromycin in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Management

By MedXY 09/21/2025

The MACRO trial demonstrates that endoscopic sinus surgery significantly improves quality of life in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis, while long-term low-dose clarithromycin shows no added benefit over placebo.