Annual trends in Google searches provides insights related to rhinosinusitis exacerbations.

David T LiuMartin SchallySven SchneiderJulia Eckl-DornaKatie M PhillipsChristian Albert MuellerAhmad R SedaghatGerold Besser

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

Over a 15-year period, Google searches with rhinosinusitis-specific search terms consistently peaked during the winter around the world. These findings indirectly support the model of viral infection or exposure as the predominant cause of acute rhinosinusitis and acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Keyphrases

liver failure
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
chronic rhinosinusitis
respiratory failure
cystic fibrosis
drug induced
aortic dissection
intensive care unit