COVID-19 and chronic rhinosinusitis: management and comorbidity–what have we learned?

Publikation: Beitrag in FachzeitschriftÜbersichtsartikel (Review)BeigetragenBegutachtung

Beitragende

  • L. Klimek - , Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie Wiesbaden (Autor:in)
  • J. Hagemann - , Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (Autor:in)
  • T. Huppertz - , Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (Autor:in)
  • F. Bärhold - , Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (Autor:in)
  • T. Albrecht - , Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (Autor:in)
  • F. Klimek - , Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie Wiesbaden (Autor:in)
  • I. Casper - , Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie Wiesbaden (Autor:in)
  • M. Cuevas - , Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Clinic and Polyclinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Technische Universität Dresden (Autor:in)
  • C. Bergmann - , Klinik RKM 740 (Autor:in)
  • S. Becker - , Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (Autor:in)

Abstract

Introduction: Approximately 5%–12% of the population worldwide suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). CRS is defined as a chronic respiratory disease and is considered to be a risk factor for COVID-19 patients. Areas covered: A non-systematic literature research was conducted on COVID-19 and treatment options for CRSwNP. The latest international publications in medical databases, international guidelines, and the internet were reviewed. Since there were no publications on all aspects of this topic during the pandemic, we included our own experience in this report. Based on the conducted literature research in addition to our previously reported experience, we discuss the treatment of CRSwNP during the COVID-19 pandemic and what can be taken for future pandemics. Expert opinion: Intranasal corticosteroids remain the standard treatment for CRS in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Indications for surgical treatment of CRS should be critically evaluated and reserved for patients with complications and those with no other treatment options. For this purpose, COVID-19 status should be known if possible and, in case of unclear status (emergency), using appropriate personal protective equipment. Systemic corticosteroids should be avoided were possible. Biological treatment should be continued under careful monitoring in uninfected patients and should be temporarily interrupted during COVID-19 infection.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)1399-1406
Seitenumfang8
FachzeitschriftExpert review of clinical immunology
Jahrgang19
Ausgabenummer11
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2023
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMed 37551742

Schlagworte

Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung

Schlagwörter

  • ACE2 receptor expression, biologics, chronic rhinosinusitis, COVID-19, CRSwNP, intranasal corticosteroids, nasal polyps, SARS-CoV-2