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Familial risk of chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyposis: genetics or environment
12 Feb 2015
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BACKGROUND: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a highly prevalent inflammatory condition, with significant effects on morbidity and quality of life, yet little is known about its pathogenesis. Preliminary evidence suggests there is a heritable component to the multifactorial etiology of CRS; however, our understanding of this genetic susceptibility is limited. METHODS: Using an extensive genealogical database linked...
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