Chronic Rhinosinusitis – Practical FAQ for patients

What are the most common symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), how are they assessed, and what can patients do to manage their condition?

In this video, Prof. Wytske Fokkens, EUFOREA CRS/EPOS Expert Panel Chair, answers practical questions frequently asked by patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. The discussion covers common symptoms of CRS, how they are assessed, the impact of the condition on quality of life, and how patients can distinguish CRS from a prolonged cold.

The video addresses questions including:

• What is recommended for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis?
• What can patients do as a first-line treatment?
• How is nasal obstruction assessed?
• How is loss or reduction of the sense of smell measured?
• How can headaches associated with CRS be assessed?
• How is rhinorrhoea (runny nose) diagnosed?
• What impact can chronic rhinosinusitis have on quality of life?
• Why can patients with CRS lose their sense of smell?
• Why can changes in smell affect the perception of taste?
• What is the difference between a prolonged cold and chronic rhinosinusitis?

This practical overview can help patients better understand the symptoms and assessment of chronic rhinosinusitis and prepare for more informed discussions with their healthcare professional.