Objective To study the prevalence of nasal diseases and olfactory function in 1 437 officers and soldiers of an Air Force brigade for early detection and timely intervention and treatment,and to provide some reference for the guidance of nasal health.Methods A total of 1 437 officers and soldiers of an Air Force brigade were examined for smoking history,nasal history,anterior rhinoscopy and olfactory test.Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps(CRSsNP)and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps(CRSwNP)were assessed by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)and Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22(SNOT-22).Results Among the 1 437 officers and soldiers,294(20.46％)had nasal diseases,including 132 with chronic rhinitis(CR),110 with allergic rhinitis(AR),52 with CRSsNP,and 24 with CRSwNP.There were 323 people(22.48％)with nasal symptoms,including 264 with runny nose,207 with nasal congestion,94 with sneezing,and 35 with cough.There were 1 374 people(95.62％)with normal smell,60(4.18％)with hyposmia,2(0.14％)with anosmia,and 1(0.07％)with parosmia.The overall smoking rate was 60.69％,and most of the VAS and SNOT-22 scores were 1-20.Conclusion The prevalence of nasal diseases is high in an Air Force brigade,mainly CR and AR,the olfactory function is generally good,and the smoking rate is high.The treatment of nasal diseases and nasal health education should be strengthened.
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