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Rhinology
Can Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps be Considered in Remission if the Patient has an Impaired Sense of Smell?
Dr. Backer discusses assessing remission in CRSwNP by evaluating the patient's sense of smell in this video clip from the EAACI 2024 symposium.
DMSc, MD
Vibeke Backer +2 more
Learning objectives
- Identify the importance of assessing the sense of smell in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
- Evaluate the potential causes of impaired sense of smell in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Utilize appropriate tools and methods, such as single-question assessments, VIS scores, and smell training with specific scents, to monitor and manage the sense of smell in patients undergoing treatment.
Description
In the video, Dr.Wiebeke emphasizes on assessing remission in patients with CRSwNP. If a patient regains their sense of smell with steroids or surgery, they may fully recover it. Lack of smell recovery on biologics indicates they are not in remission. The sense of smell is crucial in tracking disease progression, and validated scoring systems can help. Improvements in smell are positive indicators of remission.
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MAT-GLB-2405515 - 1.0 - 08/2024
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