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4 Patients treated medically and followed weekly with SNOT-20 + 1. No protocol for oral steroids. SNOT-20 + 1 Non-statistically significant trend toward improved outcomes with ≥ 11 days of oral steroids Subramanian 1096 2002 Case series, retrospective

Statistically significant improvement of CT

Lund-Mackay scores and symptoms.

Olfactory acuity tests Significant improvement of olfactory detection and recognition.

Study Year Study Design LOE Study Groups Clinical Endpoint Conclusions Hessler 1095 2007 Case series, prospective

CT Lund-Mackay score Nasal symptoms Time to relapse

4 Prednisone 20 mg twice daily x 5 days then 20 mg daily x 5 days and oral antibiotics for 4-8 weeks. Adjunctive therapies included nasal saline irrigations, INCS, antihistamines and decongestants.

Ikeda 1097 1995 Case series 4 Prednisolone, starting dose between 40 and 60 mg for 10-14 days with a quick taper

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