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Table 2
22-item sinonasal outcome test (SNOT-22)

SNOT-22 – Below you will find a list of symptoms and social/emotional problems that affect patients with rhino-
sinusitis. Please answer the following questions about your symptoms. Give a score to your problems in the last
two weeks.
Thank you for your participation. Ask for assistance if you have any problem filling the questionnaire.
Considering the severity of the No Very Mild Moderate Severe Worst
problems, classify the intensity problem mild problem problem problem possible
of the symptoms by circling the problem problem
corresponding number in the
scale:
1. Need to blow the nose 0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Sneezing 0 1 2 3 4 5
3. Runny nose 0 1 2 3 4 5
4. Cough 0 1 2 3 4 5

5. Discharge from the nose down 0 1 2 3 4 5
into the throat

6. Thick discharge from the nose 0 1 2 3 4 5
7. Full or plugged-up ear 0 1 2 3 4 5
sensation

8. Dizziness or vertigo 0 1 2 3 4 5
9. Ear pain 0 1 2 3 4 5

10. Facial pain or pressure 0 1 2 3 4 5
11. Difficulty going to sleep 0 1 2 3 4 5

12. Waking up during the night 0 1 2 3 4 5
13. Lack of a good night sleep 0 1 2 3 4 5

14. Waking up tired 0 1 2 3 4 5
15. Fatigue or tiredness during
the day 0 1 2 3 4 5

16. Reduced productivity in 0 1 2 3 4 5
everyday activities

17. Reduced capacity to perform
everyday activities 0 1 2 3 4 5

18. Frustrated, agitated, irritated 0 1 2 3 4 5
19. Sadness 0 1 2 3 4 5
20. Feeling of shame 0 1 2 3 4 5

21. Difficulty in smelling 0 1 2 3 4 5
and tasting

22. Blocked nose 0 1 2 3 4 5
Total score (sum):

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