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Role of Obesity in Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases

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Purpose of Review

Obesity is a major public health problem associated with various diseases. Improving obesity control and achieving greater patient satisfaction are critical unmet needs. Various otorhinolaryngologic diseases can have negative effects on quality of life or actual health status depending on their type. Over the past decade, the relationship between obesity and otorhinolaryngologic conditions has been investigated. The purpose of this review was to discuss the relationship between obesity and otorhinolaryngological diseases.

Recent Findings

This is a narrative review on the current state of incidence, effects, and associated mechanisms between obesity and otorhinolaryngologic diseases. In various otologic diseases, otitis media (OM) and hearing loss (HL) are associated with obesity. In rhinologic parts, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were significantly associated with obesity. Most of these diseases are reported to have higher susceptibility and severity as body mass index (BMI) increases. However, the incidence of head and neck cancer (HNC) was inversely associated with obesity, especially central adiposity. The relevance of obesity in laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR) and allergic rhinitis (AR) has yet to be clarified, and this remains controversial.

Summary

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of incidence, effects, and associated mechanisms between obesity and otorhinolaryngologic diseases. Various otorhinolaryngological diseases are related to obesity. As obesity can be a negative risk factor in these otorhinolaryngologic diseases, early diagnosis and treatment of these diseases in obese patients will be critical.

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  3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 130-702, South Korea

    Sang Hoon Kim & Seung Geun Yeo

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Jung, S.Y., Park, D.C., Kim, S.H. et al. Role of Obesity in Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 19, 34 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-019-0865-3

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