Viral infection as an inciting event for development of chronic rhinosinusitis: A population‐based study.

Authors :: Khan, Najm S.
Majeethia, Heli
Provasek, Vincent
Khan, Faizaan
Mehdi, Zain
Dhanda, Aatin K.
Vrabec, Jeffrey T.
McCoul, Edward D.
Makary, Chadi A.
Takashima, Masayoshi
Ahmed, Omar G.
Source :: International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. Oct2024, p1. 4p. 1 Illustration.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Key points Viral infections lead to a greater than twofold increased risk of developing chronic rhinosinusitis within 1 year. Viral infections lead to a greater than twofold increased risk of developing chronic rhinosinusitis within 1 year. Recurrent viral infections pose a greater risk of chronic rhinosinusitis than single episodes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *VIRUS diseases
*RESPIRATORY syncytial virus
*INFLUENZA epidemiology
*DISEASE relapse
*SINUSITIS

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