Albumin Levels in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyp.

OBJECTIVE

We aim to provide useful evidence on the relationship between the albumin levels and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyp (CRSwNP) and its potential use as an inexpensive, reliable, and independent prognostic marker of CRSwNP.

METHODS

Forty-five patients with CRSwNP and 45 healthy individuals were included in the study. Serum albumin levels were determined. The serum albumin levels of the study and control groups were compared to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference.

RESULTS

The mean albumin level of the study group was 4.65 ± 0.38, the median value was 4.70. The mean albumin level of the control group was 4.84 ± 0.39, the median value was 4.90. There was a statistically significant difference between the albumin levels of the study and control groups (P = 0.045, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

The albumin levels were found to be statistically significantly lower in patients with CRSwNP. This result may contribute to the diagnosis of CRSwNP and identifying its prognosis.