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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2025

Changes in weight secondary to improved odor perception in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps' patients treated with Dupilumab.

Cecilia Rosso, Eugenio De Corso, Anastasia Urbanelli, Gianluca Fadda, Alberto Maria Saibene, Francesco Ferella, Camilla Spanu, Carlotta Pipolo

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Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Cecilia RossoOtorhinolaryngology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy. rosso.cecilia1@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2187-0799
Eugenio De CorsoOtorhinolaryngology Unit, A. Gemelli University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Anastasia UrbanelliOtorhinolaryngology Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Gianluca FaddaDepartment of Otolaryngology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, 10043, Italy.
Alberto Maria SaibeneDepartment of Health Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.
Francesco FerellaOtorhinolaryngology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.
Camilla SpanuDepartment of Head, Neck and Sensory Organs, Catholic University of The Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
Carlotta PipoloDepartment of Health Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.

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Abstract

purposeThe advent of biologic therapies, notably Dupilumab, has transformed therapeutic approaches to nasal polyposis. This retrospective multicentric study aimed to investigate weight changes in CRSwNP patients undergoing Dupilumab treatment and explore potential correlations with olfactory improvement.

methodsNinety-six patients with CRSwNP were followed for at least 12 months, with assessments including BMI (Body Mass Index), olfactory function, and disease severity.

resultsSignificant increases in BMI and olfactory perception were observed after 1 year of Dupilumab treatment (p < .001). Subgroup analysis showed that patients with hyposmia and normosmia at T12 (1-year follow up) experienced significant weight gain (p < .001) alongside improved olfaction (both p < .001). Conversely, patients with anosmia after 1 year of therapy and also patients with stable or worsened olfaction did not show significant BMI changes (respectively p = .201 and p = .107).

conclusionWhile these findings suggest a correlation between olfactory improvement and weight gain/BMI, factors like improved nasal airflow and corticosteroid cessation under Dupilumab treatment may also influence weight in CRPwNP patients. The study highlights the need for further research to elucidate the causal relationship and long-term implications of Dupilumab-induced olfactory improvement on weight regulation.

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Antibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedNasal PolypsOlfactory PerceptionRhinosinusitisWeight GainAdultAgedBody Mass IndexChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOlfaction DisordersRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizeddupilumabBiologicsBMIChronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polypsDupilumabHyposmiaOlfaction

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PMCPMC11735516

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