Title: Role of Cryosurgery in Allergic Rhinitis- A Study of 50 Cases
Authors: Dr Dimple Sahni, Dr Jaswinder Singh, Dr S. K. Verma
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i9.88
Allergic rhinitis is one of the commonest diseases that otolaryngologist treat. Aims and objectives; 1.To evaluate the role of cryo surgery as one of the alternative modalities in management of chronic allergic rhinitis and its benefits in the symptoms of nasal blockade, rhinorrhoea, and sneezing. 2. To study the nature and incidence of immediate and late morbidity following cryosurgery Material methods: Detail study of 50 cases of chronic allergic rhinitis patients was done over a period of two years and they were treated with cryosurgery and were followed up at monthly intervals for a period of one year and the response was evaluated in terms of relief of symptoms. Results: Obstructive symptoms were eliminated in 93% and rhinorrhoea was relieved in 81%, cases and sneezing in 70% cases. Complications were minor; mild postoperative pain, head ache and slight bleeding were encountered in immediate post operative period. Three patients developed synechia after one month of cryosurgery which removed and patient regained good nasal patency. Conclusion: This cryotherapy technique provides significantly improved results in the treatment of chronic allergic rhinitis. Cryoablation procedures on the inferior nasal concha are not the primary therapy, but together with other methods they can immensely improve the life comfort of a rhinitis patient. Keywords: cryosurgery, chronic allergic rhinitis, nasal obstruction, sneezing, nasal discharge.
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