This is a randomized controlled trial. Previous studies show that both therapeutic ultrasound and sinus massage techniques have significant results in Chronic Rhinosinustis (CRS).
However, there is no comparative study carried out between these two to show which technique has more effects in CRS.
This study will determine their comparative effects on:
1. Pain measured on Numerical pain rating scale 2. Sinonasal symptoms measured on sino-nasal outcome test questionaire 3. Quality of life measured on rhinosinusitis disability index (RSDI) 4. Nasal inspiratory airflow measured on peak nasal inspiratory flow meter. Participants of chronic rhinosinusitis will be selected according to the diagnostic criteria of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and will be randomly allocated into three groups. All three group will continue to receive medical intervention. Additionally one group will receive therapeutic ultrasound while other group will receive sinus massage. Whereas third group will be control group and won't receive any additional treatment.
Data will be collected at Foundation University College of Physical Therapy and Fauji Foundation Hospital.
Age 20-60 years
Both gender
Diagnosed patients of chronic rhinosinusitis referred by an ENT specialist
Two or more major symptoms for ≥12 weeks. Or
Nasal polyps
Current Medical conditions in which ultrasound is contraindicated (20)
Facial metal implants
Face or head tumor/cyst/malignancy