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Multiple Inhalant Allergen Sensitization as an Independent Risk Factor and Predictor for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With
Zikang Xiao1, Tiansheng Wang1, Ru Gao1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|July 31, 2026
Summary
Multiple inhalant allergen sensitization, asthma, and elevated blood eosinophil count are key predictors for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). A new scoring system aids in early risk identification for CRSwNP.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Allergy Immunology
Background:
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) poses a significant clinical challenge.
- Identifying predictive factors for CRSwNP is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine independent risk factors for CRSwNP.
- To develop a clinical risk scoring system for CRSwNP prediction.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 420 patients (CRSwNP vs. CRSsNP).
- Evaluation of demographic, clinical (asthma), and hematologic parameters including blood eosinophil count (BEC) and allergen sensitization.
- Multivariate logistic regression and development of an integer-based scoring system.
Main Results:
- CRSwNP patients exhibited higher BEC, asthma prevalence, and multiple sensitization rates.
- Asthma (OR=4.914), elevated BEC (OR=2.364), and multiple inhalant allergen sensitization (OR=2.298) were identified as independent risk factors.
- The developed scoring system showed good predictive efficacy (AUC=0.770).
Conclusions:
- Multiple inhalant allergen sensitization is a significant independent predictor for CRSwNP, especially in non-eosinophilic patients.
- The proposed scoring system offers a practical tool for early CRSwNP risk assessment and management.
Keywords:
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