This review goes through the various different ways of assessing outcomes and describes the pros, cons and limitations of each. The different methods are described in the context of guidelines in diagnosis and management and compared with other conditions such as rheumatological conditions. This is a useful and compact update which is authoritative and includes discussion of: symptoms, examination, endoscopy, imaging, correlation symptoms-CT-endoscopy, olfaction, cultures, allergy tests, nasal airflow and the difficulties in putting it all together for the purpose of trials or clinical outcomes analysis. There are as many questions as answers but this is a useful summary of the current position.
Outcomes in rhinosinusitis
Reviewed by Edward Fisher
Measuring outcomes in rhinosinusitis.
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Edward W Fisher
MA DM FRCS, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust (Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals); Editor, Journal of Laryngology and Otology.
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