The association between air pollution and childhood asthma: United States, 2010–2015

Burn Pit Exposure Is Associated With Increased Sinonasal Disease

“…It is well described that exposure to environmental pollution increases the incidence of asthma. [1][2][3] However, the effects of environmental exposure on the development of sinus disease are less certain.…”

“…Thus, the nose acts as a gatekeeper for airborne hazards entering the lower respiratory tract and serves as the initial site of particulate deposition and mucosal absorption. It is well described that exposure to environmental pollution increases the incidence of asthma 1–3 . However, the effects of environmental exposure on the development of sinus disease are less certain.…”