Perceptions and Management of Allergic Rhinitis Among Ecuadorian Otorhinolaryngologists: A Survey-Based Study

Figures & data

Table 1 Demographics of the Surveyed Population (n=116)

Characteristics	Value, n (%)
Age (mean)	42.34
Gender
Male	73 (62.9)
Female	43 (37.1)
Type of institution
Public	32 (27.6)
Private	50 (43.1)
Both	34 (29.3)

Table 2 Comorbidities and Symptoms Most Commonly Reported in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Ecuadorian Otorhinolaryngologists

	% (n)
Frequently reported comorbidities (n=112)
Sinusitis	61.6	(69)
Asthma	58	(65)
Conjunctivitis	31.3	(35)
Nasal polyposis	31.3	(35)
Otitis media	19.6	(22)
Most reported symptoms (n=116)
Nasal blockage	85.3	(99)
Rhinorrhea	84.5	(98)
Chronic cough	39.7	(46)
Snoring, sleep problems	29.3	(34)
Conjunctivitis	23.3	(27)
Hypo-anosmia	16.4	(19)
Asthma	13.8	(16)
Sedation	1.7	(2)

Figure 1 Preferences for the symptomatic management of patients with allergic rhinitis among Ecuadorian otorhinolaryngologists (n=112).

Abbreviations: IS, isotonic saline; HS, hypertonic saline; HA, hyaluronic acid.