Association between obesity and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: a national population-based study.

Jae Sung NamYun Ho RohWasan Almazouq FahadHae-Eun NohJong-Gyun HaJoo-Heon YoonChang-Hoon KimHyung-Ju Cho

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

We demonstrated an association between CRSwNP and general and central obesity. Further investigations on the mechanism underlying this correlation are necessary for an improved understanding of the pathogenesis of CRSwNP.

Keyphrases

chronic rhinosinusitis
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
adipose tissue
physical activity