Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis in East Asians

• Published in: World journal of clinical cases Vol. 2; no. 12; pp. 873 - 882
• Main Authors: Wang, En-Tong, Zheng, Yan, Liu, Peng-Fei, Guo, Li-Juan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 16.12.2014
• Subjects: Minireviews; Chronic rhinosinusitis; Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps; Nasal polyps; Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis; Eosinophils

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disease worldwide, with a prevalence rate of 5%-15% in the general population. CRS is currently classified into two types: CRS with and without nasal polyps. CRS may also be divided into eosinophilic CRS (ECRS) and non-ECRS subtypes based on the presence of t...