Table 1 Baseline patient demographics and clinical data
Group 1 (n = 8) | Group 2 (n = 12) | |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (range in years) | 65.8 (44–86) | 62.3 (45–84) |
Female, n (%) | 6 (75.0) | 2 (16.7) |
CRS symptoms ≤5 years, n (%) | 1 (12.5) | 2 (16.7) |
CRS symptoms 6 or more years, n (%) | 7 (87.5) | 10 (83.3) |
Current smoker, n (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Past smoker, n (%) | 3 (37.5) | 4 (33.3) |
Asthma, n (%) | 3 (37.5) | 4 (33.3) |
Environmental allergies, n (%) | 6 (75.0) | 6 (50.0) |
Number of surgeries, mean (SD) | 2.5 (1.9) | 3.1 (2.5) |
Current topical saline irrigation, n (%) | 7 (87.5) | 12 (100.0) |
Oral steroid use last 12 months, n (%) | 7 (87.5) | 10 (83.3) |
Oral steroid use during study, n (%) | 1 (12.5) | 1 (8.3) |
Oral antibiotic use last 12 months, n (%) | 8 (100.0) | 11 (91.7) |
Oral antibiotic use during study, n (%) | 1 (12.5) | 0 (0.0) |
Baseline SNOT-22 score, mean (SD) | 59.3 (19.4) | 52.8 (19.2) |
Baseline LK score, mean (SD) | 7.8 (2.2) | 6.8 (2.3) |