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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...
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Volume 33(2); Jul 2026

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