Fort Worth ENT and Sinus surgeons use the Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) to predict the likelihood of symptom improvement after sinus and septorhinoplasty surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
Fort Worth ENT and Sinus would like to know more about your chronic sinus problems. Please download the SNOT 22 form and complete prior to arriving at your appointment. Answering the following questions to the best of your ability will assist us with determining the best treatment for your sinus disease. There are no right or wrong answers, and only you can provide us with this information. Please rate your problems, as they have been over the past two weeks. Thank you for your participation.
If you would like an appointment with one of our physicians at Fort Worth ENT & Sinus please complete an online appointment request or phone 817-332-8848.
Frequently Asked Questions
The SNOT-22 (Sino-Nasal Outcome Test) is a clinically validated questionnaire that helps measure how chronic sinus conditions affect your daily life. It allows your ENT physician to better understand the severity of your symptoms and evaluate how effective different treatment options, including medical therapy or surgery, may be for you.
No special preparation is required. Simply answer each question honestly based on how you’ve felt over the past two weeks. There are no right or wrong answers; the test is designed to reflect your personal experience with sinus symptoms.
Most patients can complete the SNOT-22 in 5–10 minutes. Filling it out before your appointment helps streamline your visit and allows your physician to focus more on discussing treatment options.
The SNOT-22 score is an important tool, but it is not used alone to make treatment decisions. Your physician will review your score alongside your medical history, physical exam, imaging studies, and response to prior treatments before recommending surgery or non-surgical care.
No. The SNOT-22 is helpful for both surgical and non-surgical patients. It can be used to assess symptom severity, track improvement over time, and evaluate how well a treatment plan is working—even if surgery is not being considered.