Although human population studies have linked air pollution to chronic inflammation of nasal and sinus tissues, direct biological and molecular evidence for cause and effect has been scant. Now, Johns Hopkins researchers ...
Apr 18, 2017
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A common bacteria ever-present on the human skin and previously considered harmless, may, in fact, be the culprit behind chronic sinusitis, a painful, recurring swelling of the sinuses that strikes more than one in ten Americans ...
Sep 12, 2012
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For patients with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, nasal endoscopic surgery can remove polyps in a shorter time, with less intraoperative blood loss compared with traditional open sinus surgery, according to a study published ...
May 6, 2025
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Nasal decongestant sprays are a popular remedy for relieving nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies and sinus infections. These sprays provide quick relief allowing for easier breathing. However, while they can be effective ...
Apr 29, 2025
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According to the National Institutes for Health, chronic sinusitis, also known as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), affects approximately 14.6% of the United States population and is currently the fifth most common condition ...
Feb 26, 2024
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A lot has been written and said about the gut microbiome—the community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea that lives in our intestines. But the gut is not the only place that has a microbiome. The mouth, nose, skin, ...
Jul 24, 2023
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A new research perspective was published in Oncoscience, titled "Think outside the box—atypical infections in chronic sinusitis."
Jul 14, 2023
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In a new review article, Johns Hopkins Medicine experts and collaborators across the U.S. emphasize that climate change—particularly global warming—is contributing to an increase in the rates and to greater severity of ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Smell loss is a prominent symptom of COVID-19, and the pandemic is leaving many people with long-term smell loss.
Apr 26, 2021
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In experiments with mice and human tissue samples, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report evidence that neuronal stem cells in the part of the nose responsible for the sense of smell transform themselves to perpetuate ...
Sep 19, 2019
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Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which may be due to infection, allergy, or autoimmune issues. Most cases are due to a viral infection and resolve over the course of 10 days. It is a common condition; for example, in the United States more than 24 million cases occur annually.
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