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

Najm S. Khan, Heli Majeethia, Vincent Provasek, Faizaan Khan, Zain Mehdi, Aatin K. Dhanda, Jeffrey T. Vrabec, Edward D. McCoul, Chadi A. Makary, Masayoshi Takashima, Omar G. Ahmed

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)336-339
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Forum of Allergy and Rhinology
Volume15
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2025

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • chronic rhinosinusitis
  • coronavirus
  • epidemiology
  • influenza
  • respiratory syncytial virus
  • viruses

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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