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Oral Corticosteroid Use in Otolaryngology

Oral Corticosteroid Prescribing Habits of Canadian Head and Neck Surgeons
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Dr. Leigh Sowerby, B.Sc. (Hon), MD, FRCSC
Dr. Brian Rotenberg, B.Sc., MD, MPH, FRCSC
Saad Ansari, B.Sc.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Western University
London, Ontario, Canada
Ph: (519) 646-6143 Fax: (519) 646-6173
Email: [email protected]
 
 
 
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Demographical Information
 
 
 
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What is your current status?
 
Resident
 
Fellow
 
Active practice
 
Retired
 
 
 
* What year of residency/fellowship are you in?
 
PGY-1
 
PGY-2
 
PGY-3
 
PGY-4
 
PGY-5
 
PGY-6
 
Year 1 Fellow
 
Year 2 Fellow
 
Year 3 Fellow
 
Other
 
 
 
 
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How many years have you been in practice? Choose "0" if you are a resident/fellow.
 
 
 
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In which province are you currently practicing/training?
 
Alberta
 
British Columbia
 
Manitoba
 
New Brunswick
 
Newfoundland and Labrador
 
Northwest Territories
 
Nova Scotia
 
Nunavut
 
Ontario
 
Prince Edward Island
 
Quebec
 
Saskatchewan
 
Yukon
 
United States
 
International (please specify)
 
 
 
 
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Where did you receive/are currently receiving your
Otolaryngology training?
 
Alberta
 
British Columbia
 
Manitoba
 
Nova Scotia
 
Ontario
 
Quebec
 
United States
 
International (please specify country)
 
 
 
 
* In which of the following settings are you currently practicing/training? (Select all that apply)practicing/training? (Select all that apply)

 
Community Otolaryngology
 
Tertiary / Academic Practice
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* In what subspecialty are you trained in/will be
trained in?
(Select all that apply)
 
General
 
Head and Neck
 
Facial Plastics and Reconstructive
 
Rhinology
 
Laryngology
 
Otology
 
Pediatrics
 
Other sub-specialty training (please specify)
 

 
 
 
* Generally, what resources have helped you to develop your
oral corticosteroid dosing regimens? (Select all that apply)
 
Peer-reviewed scientific journals
 
Clinical Guidelines
 
Clinical Reference Tools (eg. Up to Date, DynaMed, etc.)
 
Mentor/Preceptor
 
Personal Experience
 
Other
 

 
 
Please provide up to three (3) peer-reviewed scientific journals that you read most often to develop your oral corticosteroid dosing regimens.
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Complications of Oral Corticosteroids
 
 
 
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Have you observed any complications associated with
oral corticosteroid use for any condition?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
What complication(s) was/were observed and how
many of each type?
NOTE: If a complication is not listed below, please skip to the next question.
Select# of Cases Observed
Avascular necrosis (AVN)/fractures of the hip
Adrenal suppression/crisis
Gastrointestinal effects
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Cushingoid Appearance
Weight Gain
Hyperglycemia/Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Skin-Related Conditions
Psychosis
Insomnia
Cognitive deficits
 
 
What other complications have you observed? Please record the approximate number of cases in the textbox beside each complication. If none, please skip to the next question by clicking "Continue" below.
Complication# of Complications Observed
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Indications for Oral Corticosteroid Use 
 
 
 
* In your current practice/training, do you prescribe oral corticosteroids for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with polyposis (CRSwP/AERD)?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Polyposis (CRSwP/AERD)
 
 
 
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For what indications do you prescribe oral
corticosteroids in CRSwP/AERD patients?
 
Pre-operatively
 
Symptomatic exacerbation
 
As part of trial of maximal medical therapy
 
Failure of topical therapy
 
Other
 

 
 
 
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What oral corticosteroid do you use most often in CRSwP/AERD patients?
 
Prednisone
 
Prednisolone
 
Methylprednisolone
 
Other
 
 
 
What starting oral corticosteroid dose do you
generally prescribe for medical therapy of CRSwP/AERD. Please enter the dose below.
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What frequency and duration of oral
corticosteroid do you prescribe for this dose in CRSwP/AERD patients?
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Frequency
Duration
 
 
 
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For CRSwP/AERD, do you use a taper in your oral corticosteroid regimen?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Please specify the taper. If you have a unique taper, please record it in the
"Comments" section.
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* In your current practice/training, do you prescribe oral corticosteroids for Chronic Rhinosinusitis without Polyposis (CRSsP)
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Chronic Rhinosinusitis without Polyposis (CRSsP)
 
 
 
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For what indications do you prescribe oral
corticosteroids in CRSsP patients?
 
Pre-operatively
 
Symptomatic exacerbation
 
As part of trial of maximal medical therapy
 
Failure of topical therapy
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* What oral corticosteroid do you use most often in CRSsP patients?
 
Prednisone
 
Prednisolone
 
Methylprednisolone
 
Other
 

 
 
What starting oral corticosteroid dose do you
generally prescribe for medical therapy of CRSsP? Please enter the dose below:
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What frequency and duration of oral corticosteroid do you prescribe for this dose in CRSsP patients?
ValueUnitsComments
Frequency
Duration
 
 
 
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For CRSsP, do you use a taper in your oral corticosteroid regimen?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Please specify the taper. If you have a unique taper, please record it in the
"Comments" section.
ValueUnitsComments
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* In your current practice/training, do you prescribe oral corticosteroids for Acute Rhinosinusitis (ARS)?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Acute Rhinosinusitis (ARS)
 
 
 
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For what indications do you prescribe oral
corticosteroids in ARS patients?
 
Pre-operatively
 
Symptomatic exacerbation
 
As part of trial of maximal medical therapy
 
Failure of topical therapy
 
Other
 

 
 
 
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What oral corticosteroid do you use most often in ARS patients?
 
Prednisone
 
Prednisolone
 
Methylprednisolone
 
Other
 

 
 
What starting oral corticosteroid dose do you
generally prescribe for medical therapy of ARS? Please enter the dose below:
ValueUnitsComments
Dose =
 
 
What frequency and duration of oral corticosteroid do you prescribe for this dose in ARS patients?
ValueUnitsComments
Frequency
Duration
 
 
 
*

For ARS, do you use a taper in your oral corticosteroid
regimen?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Please specify the taper. If you have a unique taper, please record it in the
"Comments" section.
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every:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* In your current practice/training, do you prescribe oral corticosteroids for sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)
 
 
 
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For what purpose do you prescribe oral corticosteroids
in sudden SNHL?
 
Improve hearing
 
Reduce symptoms (eg. tinnitus)
 
Other

 
 
 
* What oral corticosteroid do you use most often in sudden SNHL patients?
 
Prednisone
 
Prednisolone
 
Methylprednisolone
 
Other
 

 
 
What starting oral corticosteroid dose do you
generally prescribe for medical therapy of sudden SNHL? Please enter the dose
below:
ValueUnitsComments
Dose =
 
 
What frequency and duration of oral corticosteroid do you prescribe for this dose in sudden SNHL patients?
ValueUnitsComments
Frequency
Duration
 
 
 
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For sudden SNHL, do you use a taper in your oral
corticosteroid regimen?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Please specify the taper. If you have a unique taper, please record it in the
"Comments" section.
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* In your current practice/training, do you prescribe oral corticosteroids for Facial Paralysis?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Facial Paralysis
 
 
 
* What oral corticosteroid do you use for patients with facial paralysis?
 
Prednisone
 
Prednisolone
 
Methylprednisolone
 
Other
 

 
 
What starting oral corticosteroid dose do you
generally prescribe for medical therapy of facial paralysis? Please enter the
dose below:
ValueUnitsComments
Dose =
 
 
What frequency and duration of oral corticosteroid do you prescribe for this dose in facial paralysis patients?
ValueUnitsComments
Frequency
Duration
 
 
 
*

For facial paralysis, do you use a taper in your oral
corticosteroid regimen?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Please specify the taper. If you have a unique taper, please record it in the
"Comments" section.
ValueUnitsComments
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  Comments
every:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Uses of Oral Corticosteroids in Otolaryngology
 
 
Do you prescribe oral corticosteroids for any of the following indications?
Laryngeal Edema
Tonsillectomy
Peri-Tonsilar Abscess (PTA)
Other
No Other Indications
 
 
Please enter the dosing regimen.
 
 
What other indications do you use oral corticosteroids? Please enter the dosing regimen.
Indication Dose (mg) Frequency (times/day) Duration (days) Taper (Yes/No)
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