Abstract
Chronic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis are among the most common conditions worldwide with significant morbidity and decreased quality of life. Although the pathogenesis of these conditions is multifactorial, there has been increasing evidence for the role of environmental factors such as aeroallergens and air pollutants as initiating or exacerbating factors. This review will outline the current literature focusing on the role of aeroallergens and air pollution in the pathogenesis of chronic sinonasal inflammatory conditions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 209-215 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2018 |
Keywords
- Aeroallergens
- Air pollutants
- Inflammatory cytokines
- Innate immunity
- Particulate matter
- Rhinitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology