The use of SNOT-22 questionnaire in monitoring the quality of life of pediatric patients with chronic hypertrophic rhinitis

This study was conducted within the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the "Nicolae Testemițanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chişinău, Republic of Moldova, in partnership with the "Emilian Coțaga" Clinic in Chișinău, during the period 2019-2024. The aim of the research was to optimize diagnostic and treatment methods for chronic hypertrophic rhinitis (CHR) in children, by comparing the effectiveness of two surgical interventions: bipolar forceps cauterization and diode laser surgery. A controlled clinical study was applied to a sample of 128 patients, aged between 7 and 18 years old, randomly divided into two equal groups. The analysis included the evaluation of quality of life using the SNOT-22 questionnaire. The results highlighted the effectiveness of both methods, with a significant impact on symptom relief and quality of life. The study makes an important contribution by adapting the SNOT-22 questionnaire for children in the Republic of Moldova, representing an innovative step in the assessment of CHR.