At first, all recruited subjects were evaluated for total nasal symptom scores (TNSS) and nasal obstruction symptoms evaluation scores (NOSE). Sleep disorder was assessed using Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaires, and polysomnography (PSG). Both the allergic and non-allergic rhinitis groups will be compared in terms of their sleep disturbance characteristics (from comparing ESS, PSQI, and PSG results).
The aim of this study is to evaluate the characteristic of sleep disturbance in allergic and non-allergic rhinitis in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta. A cross sectional analytic descriptive study with consecutive sampling was performed. A total of 22 chronic rhinitis patients, consisted of 11 allergic and 11 non-allergic rhinitis were evaluated of their sleep disturbance's characteristics.