Profile of Rhinosinusitis Patients at Universitas Airlangga Hospital Surabaya from 2018 – 2021

Abstract

Background: Rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the nasal and paranasal sinus mucosa. Based on the duration of the disease, rhinosinusitis is divided into two types: acute rhinosinusitis and chronic rhinosinusitis. Acute rhinosinusitis occurs within a period of less than 12 weeks, while chronic rhinosinusitis persists for more than 12 weeks. Objective: The aim of this research is to describe the profile of rhinosinusitis patients at Universitas Airlangga Hospital in Surabaya from 2018 -2021. Methods: This research is an observational study conducted using a retrospective descriptive method with the utilization of medical record data. The total sample size for this study is 118 subjects. Result: The distribution of rhinosinusitis patients by sex revealed a higher percentage of females at 64.4%. The age group with the highest frequency is ≥65 years, at 28.8%. The most dominant clinical symptom in rhinosinusitis patients is a runny nose, at 70.3%. The most common type of rhinosinusitis is chronic rhinosinusitis, with a percentage of 80.5%. The most frequently affected sinus location is the maxillary sinus, at 55.9%. The most commonly found physical examination ENT local is presence of secretions, at 46.6%. The most common risk factor is nasal anatomical abnormalities, at 42,3%. The most commonly of medical therapy is medication, at 85.6%. Conclusion: From this study, profile of rhinosinusitis patients at the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) Clinic of Universitas Airlangga Hospital from 2018 to 2021 is predominantly female, aged above 65 years, with the most common diagnosis being chronic rhinosinusitis involving the maxillary sinus. The most frequently reported clinical symptom is nasal discharge, with the most prevalent finding being the presence of secretions. The most common risk factor is nasal anatomical abnormalities, and the majority of patients receive medicamentosa therapy.