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Background Rhinosinusitis is a complex disease that impacts the lives of both patients and their families, placing a considerable burden on healthcare systems. This study aimed to examine the frequency of risk factors for chronic rhinosinusitis in outpatients attending the allergy clinics of Shahid Motahari Hospital in Urmia in 2021.
Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on all outpatients aged 6 to 18 years diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis who visited the allergy clinic at Shahid Motahari Hospital in Urmia in 2021. The patients were categorized into two age groups (6-12 years and 13-18 years). Demographic information and medical histories were collected using a checklist and analyzed with SPSS software, version 22.
Results The prevalence of atopy in this study was 63.6%. Asthma was found in 63.9% of patients, and allergic rhinitis was present in 21.9%. The second most prevalent condition was GERD, with an occurrence rate of 20%. The most common sinonasal anatomical variation observed was adenoid hypertrophy (32.3%), followed by septal deviation in 11.5% of patients. No significant association was found between atopy and age, gender, tobacco smoke exposure, or the severity of chronic rhinosinusitis (p > 0.05).
Conclusion This study investigated various risk factors associated with chronic rhinosinusitis. The overall prevalence of atopy, GERD, tobacco smoke exposure, adenoid hypertrophy, and septal deviation was significant. Further research with a larger sample size and a control group is essential to assess whether these factors are associated with the diagnosis and improved management of chronic rhinosinusitis.