SNOT20 Test: Empty Nose Syndrome Severity Score & Self-Assessment

The official SNOT-20 test

The Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-20) is designed to evaluate the severity of your nasal symptoms and their impact on your quality of life. It is an effective tool for tracking the physical and emotional burden of Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS).

Please rate the severity of the following symptoms on a scale from 0 (no problem) to 5 (problem as bad as it can be). Your score is calculated as you go.

Question 1Need to blow nose

Question 2Sneezing

Question 3Runny nose

Question 4Cough

Question 5Post-nasal discharge

Question 6Thick nasal discharge

Question 7Ear fullness

Question 8Dizziness

Question 9Ear pain

Question 10Facial pain / pressure

Question 11Difficulty falling asleep

Question 12Wake up at night

Question 13Lack of sleep

Question 14Wake up tired

Question 15Fatigue

Question 16Reduced productivity

Question 17Reduced concentration

Question 18Frustrated / restless / irritable

Question 19Sad

Question 20Embarrassed

About the SNOT-20

What is the SNOT-20 questionnaire?

The Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-20) is a 20-item questionnaire designed to assess how nasal and sinus problems affect your quality of life.

How is the SNOT-20 scored?

Each of the 20 questions is rated on a scale from 0 (no problem) to 5 (problem as bad as it can be). The total score ranges from 0 to 100, where a higher score indicates a greater negative impact on quality of life.

What conditions is the SNOT-20 used for in this context?

In this context, the SNOT-20 is used to evaluate the impact and quality of life for patients suffering from Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS).