Editorial Comment

The document discussed the role of self-management and patient education in managing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It referenced a preliminary, nonblinded, randomized study by Chen et al., which highlighted the importance of lifestyle and behavioral changes in patient compliance. The study had limitations, such as recruitment through advertisement and a non-specific study population. It replicated aspects of a previous study by Brown et al., which showed reduced treatment failure and symptom severity with self-management intervention. However, Chen's study only included men who had undergone three months of α-blocker treatment, raising questions about the continued use of α-blockers and their impact on symptom management. Overall, the findings supported the potential benefits of self-management in LUTS treatment.