Paula Rodriguez-Rivas

Dr. Paula Rodriguez-Rivas


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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CCChristian Calvo-Henriquez
Christian Calvo-Henriquez
JVJaime Viera-Artiles
Jaime Viera-Artiles
MRMiguel Rodriguez-Iglesias
Miguel Rodriguez-Iglesias
PRPaula Rodriguez-Rivas
Paula Rodriguez-Rivas
Antonino ManiaciAntonino Maniaci
Antonino Maniaci
IAIsam Alobid
Isam Alobid
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a highly prevalent condition. CRS is usually managed with intranasal corticosteroids, useful both before as well as after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). However, the greatest drawback of these low-volume sprays is the inadequate delivery into the paranasal sinuses, even after ESS. Recent studies have shown that high-volume steroid nasal rinse (HSNR) has a significantly better penetration of the paranasal sinuses. The purpose of this state-of-the-art review is to systematically overview the current literature about the role of nasal rinses with steroids in CRS. Four authors examined four databases (Embase, Pubmed, Scielo, Cochrane). This review identified 23 studies answering 5 research questions. It included 1182 participants, 722 cases, and 460 controls. Available evidence suggests a potential positive effect of HSNR, which seems to be higher in CRS with nasal polyps. More well-designed studies are needed in order to obtain solid conclusions. The evidence is solid regarding the safety of this treatment modality in the short and long-term. We expect that this lack of severe negative effects will facilitate the acceptance of this treatment modality and the development of future studies.

18 September 2025 in European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
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PRPaula Rodriguez-Rivas
Paula Rodriguez-Rivas
Andrés Soto-VarelaAndrés Soto-Varela
Andrés Soto-Varela
OVOlalla Vázquez vazquez-cancela
Olalla Vázquez vazquez-cancela
BBBorja Boronat-Catala
Borja Boronat-Catala
CPCristina Fernandez Perez
Cristina Fernandez Perez
SSSofia Santos-perez
Sofia Santos-perez