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Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

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Practical Medical and Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects tens of millions of individuals in the USA, resulting in substantial economic and noneconomic costs [1, 2]. The understanding of disease mechanisms in CRS, as well as its impact on society, has undergone significant paradigm shifts in recent decades. This chapter presents a comprehensive review of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of CRS, highlighting recent developments and current controversies in the field.

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Carniol, E.T., Svider, P.F., Vázquez, A., Eloy, J.A. (2015). Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Chronic Rhinosinusitis. In: Batra, P., Han, J. (eds) Practical Medical and Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16724-4_1

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