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  • Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are industrial food products made from refined or extracted food substances.
  • Previous research links UPF consumption to adverse health outcomes like obesity, cardiovascular disease, and mortality.
  • Emerging evidence suggests potential connections between UPF and respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between the consumption of UPF and self-reported sinusitis.
  • To explore the relationship between UPF intake and other sinonasal symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of three cycles (2005-2014) of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
  • Inclusion of dietary (UPF intake quartiles) and sinonasal symptom data from a representative US population sample (n=10,068).
  • Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess associations, adjusting for demographics and comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • The highest quartile of UPF intake was associated with higher rates of asthma, obesity, smoking, emphysema, and food insecurity compared to the lowest quartile.
  • Individuals in the highest UPF intake quartile showed a significant association with self-reported sinusitis (OR=1.54, P=.007).
  • UPF intake was also significantly associated with xerostomia-related dysgeusia (OR=1.79, P=.02) but not with other sinonasal symptoms like hyposmia, allergies, or nasal congestion.

Conclusions:

  • UPF consumption is significantly associated with an increased likelihood of self-reported sinusitis.
  • A notable link was also found between UPF intake and xerostomia-related dysgeusia.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms connecting UPF intake to these sinonasal conditions.