European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

EVALUATION OF NASAL POLYPOSIS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH ALLERGIC DISEASES

Khaled Alhomsi*

ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective of this retrospective cross-sectional study was to obtain epidemiological data from the charts of 133 patients with nasal polyposis who reviewed AlMouwasat University Hospital and to determine the frequency of the presenting symptoms of nasal polyps. Moreover, this research aimed to study the correlation between asthma with both allergic rhinitis and aspirin sensitivity. Materials and Methods: This study was a retrospective study of the files of the patients who reviewed AlMouwasat University Hospital and were diagnosed with nasal polyposis. This study included all cases from January 2016 to November 2019. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 25.0. Results: The most common age of presentation was 41–50 years old. Nasal polyposis was more common in females 57.1% compared to 42.9% males. Asthma was found in 33% of all patients with nasal polyposis. 40.6% of patients with nasal polyposis had allergic rhinitis. 20.3% had unilateral nasal polyposis. The most common complaint was nasal obstruction in 87% followed by anterior rhinorrhea in 79%. Conclusion: This study highlights the need for large-scale epidemiologic research showing the prevalence and incidence of nasal polyposis in Syria.

Keywords: Nasal Polyposis, Allergic Diseases, AlMouwasat University Hospital, Syrian Population.