Prevalence and Clinical Profile of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Among Patients Attending in ENT OPD of a Tertiary Care Hospital

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Abstract

Background: Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory disease of the nose & paranasal sinuses, causing immense suffering for millions of people around the world, thereby putting a significant burden on healthcare systems globally. This study was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence and clinical profile of patients with CRS in an ENT OPD. Methods & Materials: This cross-sectional observational study was performed at Combined Military Hospital, Jashore, Bangladesh from July 2024 to December 2025, among 120 patients diagnosed with CRS. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, comorbidities, symptoms, endoscopic, and paranasal sinus computed tomography scans were all included in the data collection. SPSS version 26 was used to enter and analyze all of the data. Results: The average age was 36.8 ± 12.9 years, and 56.7% of the population was male. The percentage of people who lived in cities was higher (68.3%). Nasal obstruction (90%), nasal discharge (80%), and post-nasal drip (69.2%) were the most common clinical complaints. CRS without nasal polyps had a higher rate (72.5%), while CRS with nasal polyps had a lower percentage (27.5%). Bilateral sides had a higher proportion (73.3%). AR coexisting with CRS was shown to be more common (38.3%), followed by smokers (23.3%). The maxillary (71.7%), ethmoidal (60%), and CT sinuses had higher percentages. Conclusion: Rhinological blockage and discharge are the most common symptoms of CRS, which is highly prevalent in tertiary care settings. A comprehensive investigation with a multidisciplinary treatment approach is emphasized by the high comorbidity prevalence of non-polyploid CRS and the equal prevalence on both sides.