Women Have Higher Odds of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a long-term inflammatory condition that affects the sinuses and nasal passages. It causes symptoms such as nasal congestion, facial pain, loss of smell, and thick nasal discharge that last for 12 weeks or longer. CRS is generally classified into two major types: chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP). Recent research has revealed that women are more likely than men to develop CRSsNP, suggesting that biological, hormonal, and environmental factors may play significant roles in this difference.









