Table I.
SNOT‐22 Domains and Items Based on Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis.
| SNOT‐22 Domain | SNOT‐22 Item |
|---|---|
| Nasal | 1. Need to blow nose |
| 2. Nasal blockage | |
| 3. Sneezing | |
| 4. Runny nose | |
| 5. Cough | |
| 6. Post‐nasal discharge | |
| 7. Thick nasal discharge | |
| 8. Decreased sense of smell/taste | |
| Ear/Facial | 9. Ear fullness |
| 10. Dizziness | |
| 11. Ear pain | |
| 12. Facial pain/pressure | |
| Sleep | 13. Difficulty falling asleep |
| 14. Wake up at night | |
| 15. Lack of a good night's sleep | |
| 16. Wake up tired | |
| Function | 17. Fatigue |
| 18. Reduced productivity | |
| 19. Reduced concentration | |
| Emotion | 20. Frustrated/restless/irritable |
| 21. Sad | |
| 22. Embarrassed |
SNOT‐22 = 22‐item Sinonasal Outcome Test.