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Biologic Treatments for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP): A Comparative Review of Efficiency and Risks.

Mihai I Tănase, Mara Tanase, Marcel Cosgarea, Gheorghe Doinel Radeanu, Septimiu Sever Pop, Alma A Maniu

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

  1. Dupilumab Extended Interval Dosing in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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  3. Comparison of two classification systems for tissue eosinophilia in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.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 · 2026
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  5. Artificial Intelligence in Rhinology: A State-of-the-Art Review of Clinical Readiness and Implementation Pathways.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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  9. Early real-life outcomes of dupilumab and mepolizumab in patients with uncontrolled primary diffuse type 2 chronic rhinosinusitis.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
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  10. Evaluation of extended dupilumab dosing intervals Q2W (biweekly) versus Q4W (monthly) in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis: a real-world study from Saudi Arabia : Extended dupilumab dosing in CRSwNP.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
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Mihai I TănaseDepartment of Otolaryngology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, ROU.
Mara TanaseDepartment of Otolaryngology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, ROU.
Marcel CosgareaDepartment of Otolaryngology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, ROU.
Gheorghe Doinel RadeanuDepartment of Otolaryngology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, ROU.
Septimiu Sever PopDepartment of Otolaryngology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, ROU.
Alma A ManiuDepartment of Otolaryngology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, ROU.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the nasal passages and sinuses, often characterized by nasal congestion, loss of smell, facial pressure, and nasal discharge. Conventional treatments, such as corticosteroids and endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), often provide only temporary relief, with frequent recurrence of symptoms. For patients with severe, refractory CRSwNP, biologic therapies have emerged as a promising treatment option. This review evaluates the efficacy and safety of biologic treatments for CRSwNP, including dupilumab, mepolizumab, and omalizumab. We analyze clinical trial data, patient-reported outcomes, and the latest research on the use of biologics in CRSwNP management. Our findings confirm the efficacy of biologics in treating CRSwNP, showing consistent improvements in both clinical and patient-reported outcomes. The use of biologics resulted in a significant reduction in nasal polyp size, improved nasal congestion, and reduced the need for further surgery or systemic corticosteroids. Moreover, patients experienced an improved sense of smell and a better quality of life. This review also includes a comparative analysis of the three biologics, highlighting their efficiency and potential risks. The findings suggest that dupilumab may be the most effective biologic therapy for CRSwNP, showing superior efficacy compared to mepolizumab and omalizumab in reducing nasal polyp size and improving nasal congestion. The article provides valuable insights for healthcare providers and patients considering biologic therapy for CRSwNP, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment decisions based on individual patient factors, including disease severity, comorbidities, and preferences.

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PMID39844880
PMCPMC11751697

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