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ArticleWorld journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery2026

Inflammatory Shift in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Amidst Guangzhou's Urbanization (2000-2018).

Ning Kang, Man-Hou Chao, Xin Luo, Feng-Wen Shan, Zi-Xuan Hua, Ze-Zhi Guo, Hua-Mei Yan, He Zhang, Tong Wu, Min Zhou and 7 more

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Article in World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Ning KangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0773-3989
Man-Hou ChaoKey Laboratory of Airway Inflammatory Disease Research and Innovative Technology Translation Guangzhou China.
Xin LuoDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Feng-Wen ShanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Zi-Xuan HuaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Ze-Zhi GuoKey Laboratory of Airway Inflammatory Disease Research and Innovative Technology Translation Guangzhou China.
Hua-Mei YanDepartment of Radiation Oncology The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
He ZhangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Tong WuDepartment of Allergy The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Min ZhouDepartment of Allergy The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Rui ZhengDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Shuo WuDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Xue-Kun HuangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Zhao-Hui ShiDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.
Ya-Na ZhangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0405-2943
Ji YangGuangzhou Institute of Geography Guangdong Academy of Sciences Guangzhou China.
Qin-Tai YangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3377-737X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) exhibits temporal and geographic diversity in pathological endotypes with progressive eosinophilic infiltration, while the underlying causes remain unclear. Current pathological endotypes determination relies on mean cell count per high-power field, requiring accuracy optimization. Methods: In this retrospective study, 970 CRS patients in Guangzhou from 2000 to 2018 undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery were divided into five biennial cohorts. Demographic, clinical, and pathological data were analyzed to compare subgroup differences and assess correlations between pathological features and urbanization indicators, including land use, socioeconomic status, and motor vehicle ownership. Pathological outcomes were assessed via artificial intelligence‑based whole-slide imaging. Results: Allergic comorbidity of CRS patients increased from 5.38% to 15.36% ( Conclusions: Among CRS patients in Guangzhou, pathological overall inflammation and eosinophilic infiltration progressively increased, while the proportion of lymphocytes declined. Additionally, urbanization indicators, notably population density, were strongly associated with shifts in the inflammatory profile and the rising prevalence of allergic comorbidities.

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allergic comorbiditiesartificial intelligenceeosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitisgross regional productmotor vehicle ownershippopulation density

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