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Biological Treatments and Surgical Interventions for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes

Kawther Ahmad
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 47512, Saudi Arabia
Hanin Mohamad
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
Shatha Mohammed
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Hamoh
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Umm-Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
Leena Faisal
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafar Al Batin 39524, Saudi Arabia
Atyaf Mohammed
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafar Al Batin 39524, Saudi Arabia
Sumayyah Abdullah
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed AlHelali
Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia
Renad Alassaf
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia
Sarah Alobaidan
Department of Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 47512, Saudi Arabia
Fawaz Dawood
Department of Public Health, Rafha Central Hospital, Northern Border Health Cluster, Rafha 76321, Saudi Arabia
Ali Awad
Department of Public Health, Rafha Central Hospital, Northern Border Health Cluster, Rafha 76321, Saudi Arabia
Sanad Jamaan
Department of Public Health, Rafha Central Hospital, Northern Border Health Cluster, Rafha 76321, Saudi Arabia
Bader Ayed
Department of Public Health, Rafha Central Hospital, Northern Border Health Cluster, Rafha 76321, Saudi Arabia
Received: 03 April 2025
Published: 08 June 2025

Abstract

Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the nasal and paranasal sinus mucosa with nasal polyp formation. This systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of biological therapies, including omalizumab, mepolizumab, and benralizumab, compared with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in CRSwNP management. A literature search using the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases identified five studies that met the inclusion criteria. The studies included randomized controlled trials and observational studies assessing biological therapies or ESS in adults with CRSwNP. The primary outcomes were nasal polyp score (NPS), nasal congestion score, Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22), and adverse events. Omalizumab showed significant improvements in NPS, nasal congestion score, and SNOT-22 scores compared to placebo, with sustained effects in an open-label extension study. Mepolizumab significantly reduced SNOT-22 scores, improved lung function, and decreased blood eosinophil counts and systemic corticosteroid use in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma and CRSwNP. Benralizumab improved NPS and nasal blockage scores compared to placebo, with effects varying by comorbidities and baseline characteristics. ESS with medical therapy showed better SNOT-22 scores than medical therapy alone, though not reaching the minimal clinically important difference. Biological therapies and ESS were well tolerated, with adverse events comparable to those of the placebo. This review demonstrates the effectiveness of biological therapies and ESS in managing CRSwNP, particularly in severe cases of the disease. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of these interventions in CRSwNP management.

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