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Abstract
Obesity is associated with an increased risk and severity of chronic rhinosinusitis, particularly in patients with nasal polyps.
- Adipokine mediated inflammation may link obesity to chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Weight loss interventions, such as bariatric surgery and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, could reduce sinonasal disease burden.
- Improved surgical outcomes in rhinologic procedures may be achievable through effective weight management.
- Current evidence supports the need for otolaryngologists to consider obesity in their treatment plans for rhinologic and allergic diseases.
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