Differential Nasal Recolonization and Microbial Profiles in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps Patients After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery or Dupilumab Treatment: A Prospective Observational Study.
Antonino Maniaci, Gaia Vertillo Aluisio, Stefania Stefani, Salvatore Cocuzza, Jerome Rene Lechien, Thomas Radulesco, Justin Michel, Maria Santagati, Ignazio La Mantia
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Abstract
Introduction: The role of microbial profiles in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) pathogenesis is increasingly recognised, with microbial imbalances perpetuating inflammation. We performed this study to associate the different nasal microbiological profile changes with the response to surgical or monoclonal treatment.
Methods: This prospective observational study evaluated changes in the nasal microbial profiles of 44 patients (22 dupilumab, 22 surgery) over 6 months. Clinical assessments were performed at baseline and follow-ups, including Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22) scores and Sniffin Sticks-Identification (SS-I) olfactory testing. Microbial profiling of nasal swabs was carried out by microbial culture and subsequent molecular identification by Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing.
Results: Baseline characteristics of 44 patients (22 dupilumab, 22 surgery) enrolled in this study were similar between groups. In the dupilumab group, Staphylococcus epidermidis prevalence rose from 37.03% to 59.25%, while Pseudomonas aeruginosa was eradicated. Moreover, dupilumab stabilised Staphylococcus aureus at 63.64%, while its prevalence increased in the surgery group (from 22.72% to 50%). When bacterial groups were associated with clinical scores, P. aeruginosa carriers had worse SNOT-22 (21.00 ± 1.41) and SS-I (5.50 ± 0.71) scores. Instead, S. epidermidis-colonised patients exhibited significantly lower mean SNOT-22 (15.39 ± 8.54) and greater SS-I scores (8.39 ± 3.77). The best outcomes were found in the subgroup of S. epidermidis carriers undergoing the dupilumab treatment.
Conclusion: The two treatments modulated the microbial profiles differently, and, most importantly, clinical responses might depend on the association between treatment and the dominant bacterial species colonising the nasal cavity. Further investigation into microbial-restorative strategies could enhance outcomes for better treatment of CRS.
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