Abstract
Impact of rhinosinusitis on sleep and activity in population of southern region, Saudi Arabia
ENT, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia
ENT Department, Ibn Sina National College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
ENT Department, Aseer Health Cluster, Abha, Saudi Arabia
ENT Department, Rbaian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
ENT Department, Tabuk University, Medicine College, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
ENT Deparrtment, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia
ENT Departemtn, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
ENT Department, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Family Medicine & Primary Care Review 2026; 28(3): 292–297
Background
Rhinosinusitis is a common condition that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life, sleep, and daily productivity. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of rhinosinusitis symptoms, their impact on sleep quality and daily activities, and the effectiveness of treatments in improving these parameters among residents of southern Saudi Arabia.
Objectives
To evaluate the correlation between disease severity and its impact on sleep and daily functional impairments in patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia.
Material and methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of the southern regions of Saudi Arabia using a self-administered electronic questionnaire distributed via social media platforms. Participants were selected through simple random sampling, and data were collected on demographic factors, rhinosinusitis symptoms, sleep quality, daily productivity, and treatment outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, with Pearson correlation tests used to examine associations between variables.
Results
A total of 393 participants were included, of whom 59.3% were female, with the majority aged between 18 and 29 years. Nasal congestion (73%) and facial headache (55.7%) were the most frequently reported symptoms. Poor or very poor sleep quality was reported by 20.3% of participants, with over 53% experiencing sleep disturbances. Rhinosinusitis significantly affected daily activities in 59.8% of participants and reduced productivity in 59.5%. Daytime fatigue was reported by 61.8%. Significant correlations were found between symptom severity and both reduced sleep quality and decreased daily productivity (p < 0.05). Only 42% of participants were undergoing treatment, with 54.3% reporting moderate or significant improvement.
Conclusions
Rhinosinusitis poses a substantial burden on patients in southern Saudi Arabia, particularly in relation to sleep quality and daily productivity. Effective symptom management and targeted interventions are essential to improving the quality of life for affected individuals. Further research is recommended to explore long-term outcomes and the role of environmental factors in symptom exacerbation.
Keywords
rhinosinusitis, Saudi Arabia, sleep
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