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Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has become a huge burden on healthcare systems of Saudi Arabia. It has been estimated that itsprevalence rate across the world is more than 20%. There are many challenges in the treatment when a patient has rhinosinusitis (RS) with more severe and refractory forms. Aim: To assess the prevalence and severity of rhinosinusitis among people living in Taif, Saudi Arabia and to explore the relationship between prevalence, severity and different socio-demographic factors. Methodology: This wasa cross-sectional studyconducted among people living in Taif, Saudi Arabia from May - July 2022. Data were taken from Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital, and Prince Mansour Military Hospital, using a self-administered questionnaire from the patients. Results: A total of 364 participants were included in this study. More than 58% participants were females. Most of the participants werein age group 18-30 years. Furthermore, the prevalence of rhinosinusitis was 57.4%. In order to assess severity of rhinosinusitis sino nasal test (SNOT-22) was done, the average score was found to be 33.5 ± 26.3 out of 110 in a range of 0-103. It was found that the prevalence of RS was significantly associated with several socio demographic variables such as: gender, age, marital status, occupational status, educational level and monthly income of participants. Conclusion: The results revealed a high prevalence and severity scores of rhinosinusitis among people living in Taif, Saudi Arabia. It is recommended to conduct future research with the significantly associated factors.
Prevalence Severity Rhinosinusitis Saudi Arabia
Prevalence Severity Rhinosinusitis Saudi Arabia
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