Management of rhinosinusitis during pregnancy: systematic review and expert panel recommendations Journal Article

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Authors: Lal, D.; Jategaonkar, A. A.; Borish, L.; Chambliss, L. R.; Gnagi, S. H.; Hwang, P. H.; Rank, M. A.; Stankiewicz, J. A.; Lund, V. J.
Article Title: Management of rhinosinusitis during pregnancy: systematic review and expert panel recommendations
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Management of rhinosinusitis during pregnancy requires special considerations. OBJECTIVES: 1. Conduct a systematic literature review for acute and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) management during pregnancy. 2. Make evidence-based recommendations. METHODS: The systematic review was conducted using MEDLINE and EMBASE databases and relevant search terms. Title, abstract and full manuscript review were conducted by two authors independently. A multispecialty panel with expertise in management of Rhinological disorders, Allergy-Immunology, and Obstetrics-Gynecology was invited to review the systematic review. Recommendations were sought on use of following for CRS management during pregnancy: oral corticosteroids; antibiotics; leukotrienes; topical corticosteroid spray/irrigations/drops; aspirin desensitization; elective surgery for CRS with polyps prior to planned pregnancy; vaginal birth versus planned Caesarian for skull base erosions/ prior CSF rhinorrhea. RESULTS: Eighty-eight manuscripts underwent full review after screening 3052 abstracts. No relevant level 1, 2, or 3 studies were found. Expert panel recommendations for rhinosinusitis management during pregnancy included continuing nasal corticosteroid sprays for CRS maintenance, using pregnancy-safe antibiotics for acute rhinosinusitis and CRS exacerbations, and discontinuing aspirin desensitization for aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease. The manuscript presents detailed recommendations. CONCLUSIONS: The lack of evidence pertinent to managing rhinosinusitis during pregnancy warrants future trials. Expert recommendations constitute the current best available evidence.
Journal Title: Rhinology
ISSN: 0300-0729; 0300-0729
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2016
Language: ENG
DOI/URL:

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Notes: LR: 20160124; JID: 0347242; aheadofprint