IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-9-5-25032 Original Research Paper Quality of life assessment in patients with symptomatic deviated nasal septum following septal correction Sai Manohar S Dr. Dr. Lakhan M S Dr. May 2020 9 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

Objectives: 1. To assess the subjective benefits to the patients undergoing septoplasty using sinonasal outcome test(SNOT–10) scoring system. 2. To assess the improvement in the allergic symptoms following septal surgery Subjects: Patients with symptomatic deviated nasal septum undergoing septal correction. Intervention: Patients were asked to answer the questionnaire (based on SN0T 10 scoring system) pre operatively, 1st and 3rd months post operatively. Result: Quality of life improvement was observed in all the symptoms. Benefits were less for complaints of running nose and sneezing as compared to nasal obstruction and head ache. Conclusion: The symptoms showing best improvement are Nasal obstruction, Headache and Loss of smell. Running nose and Sneezing may not show much improvement. SNOT 10 questionnaire is very helpful in decision making and counselling the patient regarding septoplasty