The Role of Allergy and Smoking in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Polyposis
The Role of Allergy and Smoking in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Polyposis
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DOI:
10.1097/mlg.0b013e31817d01b8
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发表时间:
2008-09-01
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影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Keen, Kevin J.
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作者:
Houser, Steven M.;Keen, Kevin J.
Objectives/Hypothesis: The article considers the interrelatedness of allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The negative impact of perennial allergy and tobacco use on polyposis in sinus surgery patients is explored.Study Design: A retrospective chart review, performed by the first author over a 6-year period, of patients who underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery for CRS.Methods: The subjects' allergy status and smoking history are scrutinized by summary statistics and a multiple linear logistic model for predicting the presence of polyps.Results: High prevalence of perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) is seen in the subject population (56.4%). Both PAR and tobacco use are associated with nasal polyposis (P = .0073 and P = .0114, respectively).Conclusions: The close association of PAR and CRS suggests a possible causal link. Management of allergic rhinitis and tobacco cessation may provide greater control of chronic hyperplastic rhinosinusitis.