Sleep in disease: inflammation and chronic rhinosinusitis

Abstract

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common inflammatory disorder that is associated with significant quality of life (QOL) impairment, including sleep dysfunction. There are multiple factors that have been independently associated with poor sleep among this population including alterations in inflammatory mediators, rhinologic symptom interference such as nasal discharge, obstruction, and facial pain, and co-morbid conditions including asthma. While there is a high prevalence of sleep dysfunction among this population, treatment with both medical and surgical options may lead to sustained improvements in sleep. This review aims to highlight the burden of sleep dysfunction, discuss common theories regarding the etiology, and evaluate strategies that may facilitate improvement in sleep dysfunction among patients with CRS.