Rhinosinusitis is a common disease that is classified in acute (ARS) and chronic (CRS). The current Survey was conducted on a sample of about 5,000 adult subjects in 5 Italian cities. A questionnaire, containing 15 questions, was administered on the road. RS affects about 20% of the general population. The most common diagnostic test was the skull x-ray. Antibiotics were the most frequently prescribed therapy. In conclusion, the current Survey demonstrated that RS is a common disorder in Italy, the diagnostic work-up is still incorrect, and the therapeutic approach does not adhere to the guidelines. Therefore, there is a need to implement adequate information on this topic in Italy. (www.actabiomedica.it).
Passali, D., Damiani, V., Passali, G. C., Cassano, P., Piemonte, M., Ciprandi, G., The impact of rhinosinusitis in clinical practice: An Italian survey, <<ACTA BIO-MEDICA DE L'ATENEO PARMENSE>>, 2020; 91 (1-S): 28-35. [doi:10.23750/abm.v91i1-S.9247] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/149095]
The impact of rhinosinusitis in clinical practice: An Italian survey
Passali, Giulio Cesare;
2020
Abstract
Rhinosinusitis is a common disease that is classified in acute (ARS) and chronic (CRS). The current Survey was conducted on a sample of about 5,000 adult subjects in 5 Italian cities. A questionnaire, containing 15 questions, was administered on the road. RS affects about 20% of the general population. The most common diagnostic test was the skull x-ray. Antibiotics were the most frequently prescribed therapy. In conclusion, the current Survey demonstrated that RS is a common disorder in Italy, the diagnostic work-up is still incorrect, and the therapeutic approach does not adhere to the guidelines. Therefore, there is a need to implement adequate information on this topic in Italy. (www.actabiomedica.it).
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