Journal of Rhinology

Review

July 31, 2026

Propensity Score Methods in Rhinologic Observational Research: Principles, Applications, Extensions, and Practical Considerations

Jae Hoon Cho

Korean J Rhinology Soc. 2026;33(2):75-80.

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) remain the gold standard for evaluating treatment efficacy because randomization minimizes measured and unmeasured confounding. In rhinology, however, RCTs are often impractical because of ethical constraints,...

Review

July 31, 2026

Microplastics in the Human Nasal Cavity and Upper Airway: Emerging Evidence and Rhinologic Implications

Hyun Jin Min

Korean J Rhinology Soc. 2026;33(2):81-86.

Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive environmental contaminants with potential implications for human health. Although inhalation is considered a major route of exposure, most investigations have focused on the lower respiratory tract,...

Review

July 31, 2026

Current Updates on Pharmacotherapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sang-Wook Kim

Korean J Rhinology Soc. 2026;33(2):87-94.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder associated with substantial cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Although positive airway pressure (PAP) remains the gold-standard treatment, poor long-term adherence often limits...

Original Article

July 31, 2026

IL-5Rα–Mediated Signaling in Eosinophils May Contribute to the Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition in Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

Hosung Choi, Hyunsu Choi, Jeong-Min Oh, et al.

Korean J Rhinology Soc. 2026;33(2):95-106.

Background and Objectives: Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (ECRSwNP) is characterized by type 2 inflammation, prominent eosinophil accumulation, and enhanced epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT). Although interleukin (IL)-5 plays a central...

Original Article

July 31, 2026

The Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Respiratory Tract Infections in Pediatric Patients: A Comparative Study Using a Korean Nationwide Population-Based Cohort

Jun Young Kim, Sang Duk Hong, Yong Gi Jung, et al.

Korean J Rhinology Soc. 2026;33(2):107-113.

Background and Objectives: Although adenotonsillectomy (ATE) is widely accepted for obstructive sleep apnea and recurrent tonsillitis, its effectiveness in reducing respiratory tract infections (RTIs) remains a topic of debate. This...

Current Issue: Volume 33(2); Jul 2026

Propensity Score Methods in Rhinologic Observational Research: Principles, Applications, Extensions, and Practical Considerations Jae Hoon Cho J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):75-80. Review July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Microplastics in the Human Nasal Cavity and Upper Airway: Emerging Evidence and Rhinologic Implications Hyun Jin Min J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):81-86. Review July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Current Updates on Pharmacotherapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sang-Wook Kim J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):87-94. Review July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	IL-5Rα–Mediated Signaling in Eosinophils May Contribute to the Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition in Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps Hosung Choi, Hyunsu Choi, Jeong-Min Oh, et al. J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):95-106. Original Article July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material
The Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on Respiratory Tract Infections in Pediatric Patients: A Comparative Study Using a Korean Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Jun Young Kim, Sang Duk Hong, Yong Gi Jung, et al. J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):107-113. Original Article July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	A Case of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis-Like Syndrome: Clinical and Immunopathological Comparison With Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Se Yeon Lee, Dong Won Jung, Song Hee Han, et al. J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):114-119. Case Report July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Two Cases of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Presenting With Rhinologic Manifestations Sae Hwan Park, Chan Ho Yoon, Dong Won Jung, et al. J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):120-125. Case Report July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	A Huge Intraosseous Hemangioma in the Maxillary Sinus Misdiagnosed as Osteosarcoma: A Case Report So Hee Kang, Myeong Sang Yu J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):126-130. Case Report July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Acute Pansinusitis Caused by a Retained Merocel Pack Forgotten for 50 Days: A Case Report With Histopathologic Insights Joo Hyung Lee, Dong Hwan Kwon, Hyunjong Jeon, et al. J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):131-136. Case Report July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Nasopharyngeal Lipoma Anterior to the Eustachian Tube Orifice: A Case Report Yanggyun Lee, Sung Yool Park, Ho Jin Jung, et al. J Rhinol. 2026;33(2):137-141. Case Report July 31, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF

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