Chronic rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the nasal and sinus lining that lasts longer than twelve weeks. It’s estimated that roughly 10–12% of adults in the United States are living with chronic rhinosinusitis at any given time, with many experiencing symptoms for years. Managing the condition can be challenging, as it’s driven by a mix of contributing factors that may include chronic inflammation of the sinus lining, immune dysregulation, lingering microbes, structural factors, and environmental exposures such as air pollution and cigarette smoke. Because the accumulation of fluid and inflammatory material in the sinuses is a key component of…
