Effects of seasonal conditions on septorhinoplasty patients

Abstract

Our study aims to investigate the seasonal effects on the breath and quality of life (QoL) of patients who underwent septorhinoplasty (SRP). A total of 52 patients who underwent SRP between 2018-2023 were included in the study. Two groups those who operated in the winter (winter group, n=26) and those who performed in the summer (summer group, n=26) were evaluated with the NOSE (Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation) scale to reveal the QoL after surgery. Compared with the summer group, NOSE scores in the winter group showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). Septorhinoplasty is a surgical procedure expected to increase the QoL of patients regardless of the season and climate. The low mean NOSE score observed in the winter showed that the postoperative patient comfort was significantly higher compared who underwent surgery in the summer. Therefore, encouraging patients to undergo surgery intensively during the winter months in SRP will be positive for postoperative QoL. Future studies may reveal more illuminating results for increasing patient comfort by considering different surgical techniques, climates, and months.