Jovica Milovanović, Dragana D Božić, Bojan Pavlović, Ana Jotić, Snežana Brkić, Ivana Ćirković
{"title":"Biofilm-producing Bacteria and Quality of Life after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis.","authors":"Jovica Milovanović, Dragana D Božić, Bojan Pavlović, Ana Jotić, Snežana Brkić, Ivana Ćirković","doi":"10.1177/19458924241236233","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19458924241236233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most common health disorders in humans and has a major impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Of the many factors contributing to the etiology of CRS, less is known about the correlation between CRS and bacterial biofilms and their impact on HRQoL.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the relationship between biofilm-producing bacteria and patients' objective findings and HRQoL.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty-eight patients with CRSwNP were enrolled in a 12-month prospective study. The Lund-Mackay (LM) CT and endoscopic Lund-Kennedy (LK) scores were obtained before endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), and patients completed the HRQoL instruments: the 22-item Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22), the 36-item Short Questionnaire (SF-36), and the visual analog scale (VAS). A sinus culture was obtained at ESS, bacteria were isolated, and <i>in vitro</i> quantification of the biofilm was performed. The LK score and HRQoL were determined postoperatively at months 1, 3, 6, and 12.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The most common bacterial isolates in patients with CRSwNP were <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (28%), coagulase-negative staphylococci (52%), and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (8%). Preoperatively, the highest LM and LK scores were found in patients with strong biofilm producers<i>.</i> Postoperative LK scores were significantly reduced in all patients. Postoperative VAS scores were significantly reduced from month 1 to month 12 postoperatively. Patients with strong biofilm producers had significantly worse nasal blockage, secretion, headache, facial pressure and pain, and loss of smell preoperatively, compared to patients with low biofilm producers. The most significant reduction in preoperative scores SNOT-22 and SF-36 (excluding physical functioning) was seen in patients with <i>S. aureus</i> and <i>P. aeruginosa.</i></p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients with strong biofilm producers had higher LK and LM scores preoperatively, and greater improvement in LK and HRQoL scores postoperatively. Microbiologic surveillance of all CRS patients is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":" ","pages":"159-168"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140058482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei Zhao, Yunfang An, Fengli Cheng, Changqing Zhao
{"title":"Expression of NMU and NMUR1 in tryptase-positive mast cells and PBLs in allergic rhinitis patients' nasal mucosa.","authors":"Wei Zhao, Yunfang An, Fengli Cheng, Changqing Zhao","doi":"10.1177/19458924241228764","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19458924241228764","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The neuropeptide U (NMU) has been proven to elicit the release of mediators from mast cells (MCs) through its receptor NMUR1 in allergic inflammatory models. However, little is known about the correlations between NMU and MCs in human allergic rhinitis (AR).</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study is to investigate the expressions of NMU and NMUR1 in the tryptase + MCs and the peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) in human nasal mucosa with AR.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Specimens of nasal mucosa from patients with AR (n = 10) and control patients without AR (n = 8) were collected and soaked in frozen tissue liquid solution (OCT) in tum. Cryostat sections were prepared for immunofluorescence staining. Tryptase was used as a marker to detect mast cells and other tryptase + immune cells. The expression of NMU and NMUR1 was respectively determined by double staining using a confocal microscope.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Neither NMU nor NMUR1 were detected in the tryptase + mast cells in the human nasal mucosa. To our surprise, both NMU and NMUR1 were co-expressed with tryptase in the PBLs within peripheral blood vessels in AR and controls.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings showed that NMU could not influence human nasal tryptase + mast cells directly through NMUR1 in AR. The co-expression of both NMU and NMUR1 with tryptase in the PBLs provided new insight into the potential roles of NMU and tryptase in the circulation PBLs, and the infiltrated PBLs may promote nasal allergic inflammation by producing tryptase and NMU.</p>","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":" ","pages":"146-152"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139911815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arthur William Wu, Dennis Mansfield Tang, Gene C Liu
{"title":"Head-Down Topical Sinus Rinses: Cut Your Way to Success.","authors":"Arthur William Wu, Dennis Mansfield Tang, Gene C Liu","doi":"10.1177/19458924241238553","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19458924241238553","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":" ","pages":"192-193"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140093213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paige A Shipman, Bhuvanesh Yathavan, Amarbir S Gill, Chelsea E Pollard, Venkata Yellepeddi, Hamidreza Ghandehari, Jeremiah A Alt, Abigail Pulsipher, Kristine A Smith
{"title":"Quantification of Budesonide Retained in the Sinonasal Cavity After High-Volume Saline Irrigation in Post-Operative Chronic Rhinosinusitis.","authors":"Paige A Shipman, Bhuvanesh Yathavan, Amarbir S Gill, Chelsea E Pollard, Venkata Yellepeddi, Hamidreza Ghandehari, Jeremiah A Alt, Abigail Pulsipher, Kristine A Smith","doi":"10.1177/19458924241237839","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19458924241237839","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Budesonide high-volume saline irrigations (HVSIs) are routinely used to treat chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) due to improved sinonasal delivery and efficacy compared to intranasal corticosteroid sprays. The off-label use of budesonide is assumed to be safe, with several studies suggesting the systemically absorbed dose of budesonide HVSI is low. However, the actual budesonide dose retained in the sinonasal cavity following HVSI is unknown. The objective of this study was to quantify the retained dose of budesonide after HVSI.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Adult patients diagnosed with CRS who had undergone endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and were prescribed budesonide HVSI were enrolled into a prospective, observational cohort study. Patients performed budesonide HVSI (0.5 mg dose) under supervision in an outpatient clinic, and irrigation effluent was collected. High-performance liquid chromatography was employed to determine the dose of budesonide retained after HVSI.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-four patients met inclusion criteria. The average corrected retained dose of budesonide across the cohort was 0.171 ± 0.087 mg (37.9% of administered budesonide). Increased time from ESS significantly impacted the measured retained dose, with those 3 months post-ESS retaining 27.4% of administered budesonide (<i>P</i> = .0004).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The retained dose of budesonide in patients with CRS after HVSI was found to be significantly higher than previously estimated and decreased with time post-ESS. Given that budesonide HVSI is a cornerstone of care in CRS, defining the retained dose and the potential systemic implications is critical to understanding the safety of budesonide HVSI.</p>","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":" ","pages":"169-177"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11145513/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140058483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Do Hyun Kim, Hyesoo Shin, Gulnaz Stybayeva, Se Hwan Hwang
{"title":"Predictive Value of Nasal Nitric Oxide for Diagnosing Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Do Hyun Kim, Hyesoo Shin, Gulnaz Stybayeva, Se Hwan Hwang","doi":"10.1177/19458924241251387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19458924241251387","url":null,"abstract":"ObjectivesThe primary aim of this study was to assess disparities in nasal nitric oxide (NO) levels between individuals diagnosed with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS) and those without ECRS. The second aim was to ascertain the comparative predictive efficacy of these nasal NO levels for the presence of ECRS.MethodsA systematic analysis was conducted on relevant studies that compared nasal NO levels in individuals with ECRS and those without. Furthermore, the discriminatory capacity of nasal NO in distinguishing ECRS from non-ECRS cohorts was quantified. The risk of bias across studies was evaluated utilizing the Newcastle-Ottawa scale.ResultsThe comprehensive review encompassed a total of 5 studies involving 470 participants. Findings revealed that patients diagnosed with ECRS exhibited significantly higher levels of nasal NO, as measured in parts per billion (ppb), compared to their non-ECRS patients. The mean difference was 130.03 ppb (95% confidence interval: [66.30, 193.75], I2 = 58.7%). The diagnostic odds ratio for nasal NO in identifying ECRS was 9.29 ([5.85, 14.75], I2 = 26.4%). The area under the summary receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.82. The correlation between sensitivity and false positive rate was 0.53, suggesting a lack of heterogeneity. Sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value were 69% ([0.55, 0.79], I2<jats:sup> </jats:sup>= 77.0%), 83% ([0.73, 0.90], I<jats:sup> 2 </jats:sup> = 68.5%), 77% ([0.69, 0.83], I<jats:sup> 2 </jats:sup><jats:sup> </jats:sup>= 50.1%), and 75% ([0.67, 0.82], I<jats:sup> 2 </jats:sup><jats:sup> </jats:sup>= 41.5%), respectively.ConclusionNasal NO has the potential as a noninvasive diagnostic measure and endotype tool for ECRS.","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140832522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aatin K. Dhanda, Daniel Gorelik, Najm Khan, Masayoshi Takashima, Patrick Bishara, Edward D. McCoul, Aria Jafari, Omar G. Ahmed
{"title":"Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation as a Viable Treatment Option for the Primary Symptom of Postnasal Drip","authors":"Aatin K. Dhanda, Daniel Gorelik, Najm Khan, Masayoshi Takashima, Patrick Bishara, Edward D. McCoul, Aria Jafari, Omar G. Ahmed","doi":"10.1177/19458924241247107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19458924241247107","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundPostnasal drip (PND) syndrome is a prevalent complaint encountered in otolaryngology practices. PND may be refractory to medical therapy, and surgical treatments are complicated by side effects.ObjectiveWhile posterior nasal nerve (PNN) ablation has demonstrated efficacy for chronic rhinitis overall, we sought to examine the effect of PNN ablation for patients with PND as their primary complaint.MethodsThis is a retrospective case series study of 40 chronic rhinitis (CR) patients with a primary complaint of PND. Included patients had to have failed medical therapy such as anti-cholinergic nasal sprays, reflux treatments, and/or nasal steroids. Primary outcome measures included 22 item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) PND component and Total Nasal Symptom Score. Secondary outcome measure was subjective improvement, defined as a > 30% improvement in PND symptoms.ResultsMedian follow-up was 138 days (interquartile range: 72-193). 72.5% (29/40) of patients reported at least a 30% improvement in PND symptoms. Mean PND SNOT-22 scores were 4.2/5 (SD = 0.8) pre-procedure versus 1.9/5 (SD = 1.3) post-procedure ( P = .001). PNN ablation response did not correlate to ipratropium bromide nasal spray response, although younger and non-smoker patients had better response rates.ConclusionThis exploratory study of PNN ablation for the primary symptom of PND demonstrates efficacy as assessed by the PND component of SNOT-22 and subjective improvement. These results can be useful in guiding physician–patient discussions in determining treatment options for medically refractory PND.","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140623916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jaekeun Jung, Clinton W. Enos, Kent K. Lam, Joseph K. Han
{"title":"The Role of Inhalant Allergens on the Clinical Manifestations of Atopic Dermatitis","authors":"Jaekeun Jung, Clinton W. Enos, Kent K. Lam, Joseph K. Han","doi":"10.1177/19458924241246855","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19458924241246855","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundInhalant allergens provide a source of environmental factors that contribute to the development of clinical symptoms in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).ObjectiveTo review the relationship between inhalant allergens and AD.MethodsA literature review was conducted using three databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, ClinicalKey, and Web of Science. Search terms, including “atopic dermatitis,” “atopic eczema,” and “eczema,” were used in combination with “inhalant allergen,” “inhaled allergen,” and “aeroallergen” to identify relevant published manuscripts that highlight the relationship between AD and exposures to inhalant allergens.ResultsFifteen articles were suitable for review. The studies included in the review investigated the effect of inhalant allergens on the clinical manifestations of AD through bronchial provocation, direct skin contact, and allergen sensitization.ConclusionThere is a significant relationship between exposures to inhalant allergens and AD. Inhalant allergens may aggravate AD symptoms by either bronchial provocation or direct skin contact. Sensitization of inhalant allergens, mainly house dust mites, follows a specific age-related pattern.","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140615438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aria Jafari, Jonathan C. Simmonds, Margaret B. Mitchell, Catherine G. Banks, Ashton Lehmann, Marianella Paz-Lansberg, Michael K. Yoon, Ralph Metson
{"title":"A New Patient-reported Outcomes Measure for Surgically Treated Epiphora: Tearing Assessment and Rating Scale-12 (TEARS-12)","authors":"Aria Jafari, Jonathan C. Simmonds, Margaret B. Mitchell, Catherine G. Banks, Ashton Lehmann, Marianella Paz-Lansberg, Michael K. Yoon, Ralph Metson","doi":"10.1177/19458924241241871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19458924241241871","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundNo widely accepted, validated instrument currently exists to measure clinical outcomes in patients who undergo dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for treatment of epiphora.ObjectiveTo develop a patient-reported outcome measure applicable to this population.MethodsPsychometric evaluations, consultation with experts, and review of the literature informed item generation of a 12-question questionnaire to incorporate the most relevant symptoms experienced by patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction. This questionnaire, known as the Tearing Assessment and Rating Scale-12 (TEARS-12), was administered to 32 patients before and after intervention, in the form of endoscopic DCR. Statistical analysis was performed to measure internal consistency, responsiveness, and test-retest reliability.ResultsPre-operative and post-operative TEARS-12 scores (28.2 [standard error (SE) 3.19] vs 11.8 [SE 3.25], respectively, P = 0.001) demonstrated improved patient outcome within 6 weeks following endoscopic DCR. Cronbach's alpha for the questionnaire was 0.90, indicating high overall reliability. Additionally, each question demonstrated internal reliability, with a corrected item-total correlation greater than 0.30. The intraclass correlation between the two pre-operative scores was 0.858 ( P < 0.001), indicating high test-retest reliability.ConclusionTEARS-12 is a statistically valid, easy-to-administer instrument to measure clinical outcomes in patients who undergo endoscopic DCR.","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140615297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benton Tullis, Jess C. Mace, Robert Hagedorn, Cassidy Nguyen, Ryan Stockard, Conner Massey, Vijay R. Ramakrishnan, Daniel M. Beswick, Zachary M. Soler, Timothy L. Smith, Jeremiah A. Alt, Amarbir S. Gill
{"title":"The Impact of Acute Peri-operative Particulate Matter Exposure on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Outcomes: A Preliminary Multi-site Investigation","authors":"Benton Tullis, Jess C. Mace, Robert Hagedorn, Cassidy Nguyen, Ryan Stockard, Conner Massey, Vijay R. Ramakrishnan, Daniel M. Beswick, Zachary M. Soler, Timothy L. Smith, Jeremiah A. Alt, Amarbir S. Gill","doi":"10.1177/19458924241246371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19458924241246371","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundEnvironmental exposures have been postulated to play an important role in the pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Particulate matter (PM) is one of the most widely studied ambient air pollutants, but its peri-operative impact on CRS is unknown.ObjectiveTo determine the effect of acute, peri-operative PM exposure on outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).MethodsParticipants with CRS who self-selected ESS were prospectively enrolled. The 22-item SinoNasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) and Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire Short-Form 6-D (SF-6D) health utility values scores were recorded. Using residence zip codes, a secondary analysis of patient exposure to PM <2.5 μm and <10 μm (PM2.5 and PM10, respectively) was performed for the month of surgery utilizing data from Environmental Protection Agency air quality monitors. Spearman's correlation coefficients (ρ), 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and effect estimates (β) were used to determine the magnitudes of association. Simple, multivariate regression analysis was also completed.ResultsOne hundred and seven patients from four geographically unique institutions across the US were enrolled with a follow-up of 6 months. Patients with higher peri-operative PM2.5 exposure had less improvement in their SNOT-22 scores after ESS compared to those with less exposure using both univariate analysis (ρ = 0.26, 95% CI: 0.08, 0.43; P = .01) and after covariate adjustment with multivariate analysis ( B = 1.06, 95% CI: 0.001, 2.14, P = .05). Similar associations were not found with SF-6D outcomes or with PM10 as an exposure of interest. No significant correlations were found between peri-operative PM levels and Lund-Kennedy endoscopy scores post-operatively.ConclusionPreliminary data from this pilot study reveal that PM exposure at the time of ESS may negatively associate with post-operative improvement in sinonasal quality-of-life. Larger, population-based studies with more standardized PM exposure windows are needed to confirm the clinical significance of the present findings.","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140615153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dennis M. Tang, Tasha S. Nasrollahi, Missael Vasquez, Michela Borrelli, Raj Sindwani, Arthur W. Wu
{"title":"Practice Patterns Among Fellowship-Trained Rhinologists: A Survey of Past American Rhinologic Society Fellows","authors":"Dennis M. Tang, Tasha S. Nasrollahi, Missael Vasquez, Michela Borrelli, Raj Sindwani, Arthur W. Wu","doi":"10.1177/19458924241244888","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19458924241244888","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundThe goals of this study were to understand the trends in recent and past rhinology fellows concerning their demographics, goals, and experiences.MethodsAn anonymous web-based survey was sent to graduates of the 35 rhinology fellowship programs. The survey included questions regarding the scope of practice, research contribution, societal involvement, fellow satisfaction with training, and current practice patterns. Chi-square testing and logistic regression were used to compare variables across cohorts: 0-5 years versus 6+ years from fellowship graduation, gender, and practice settings.ResultsBased on 171 respondents, we found no significant differences in 0-5 versus 6+ year graduates in their desire for an academic job post-fellowship. However, those who graduated 6+ years ago had significantly more success securing one (74% vs 96%, P = 0.004). Between males and females, there were no differences in goal of obtaining an academic job or success in obtaining an academic career. Females were more likely to report they attend academic society meetings regularly. Female rhinologists also reported less satisfaction with overall work-life balance and decreased satisfaction with clinical practice. Physicians in academic settings have poorer work-life balance.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that finding an academic job may be more difficult for recent rhinology fellowship graduates, although still very possible for the majority of graduates. Understanding the reason for these changes may provide insight to current rhinology fellowship directors and trainees interested in pursuing fellowship training.","PeriodicalId":7650,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140601187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}