Table 7.
Correlation analysis of nasal microbiota, symptom improvement with nasal irrigation
| Rho | P | |
|---|---|---|
| Chao1 Index | -0.179 | 0.011 |
| Ace Index | -0.199 | 0.004 |
| Simpson Index | 0.141 | 0.045 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | -0.256 | P < 0.001 |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | -0.219 | 0.002 |
| Nasal Pruritus | -0.194 | 0.006 |
| Rhinorrhea | -0.228 | 0.001 |
| Nasal Congestion | -0.219 | 0.002 |
| Sneezing | -0.217 | 0.002 |
| QoL scores | -0.195 | 0.005 |
QoL: Quality of life.