Temporary olfactory improvement in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps after treatment.

Dawei WuBenjamin S BleierYongxiang Wei

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 (2018)

The current evidence supports temporary olfactory improvement in CRSwNP patients which accords with the refractory nature of CRSwNP. Future treatment should aim to the continuous elimination of inflammation and promote the normal turnover of the olfactory epithelium.

Keyphrases

chronic rhinosinusitis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
current status
replacement therapy
patient reported
smoking cessation