April 2026

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

GUIDING SINUS SURGERY DECISIONS THROUGH LONG-TERM OUTCOMES IN CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS AND ASTHMA CARE

Featuring: Kevin C. Welch, MD

Episode Summary

In this episode of Better Edge, Kevin C. Welch, MD, professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, talks about his recent study that evaluated if endoscopic sinus surgery affects the long‑term risk of asthma and bronchiectasis in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Drawing from a large retrospective cohort with extended follow‑up, the study explored differences in outcomes by disease severity and nasal polyp status. The episode also highlights how these findings may inform clinical decision‑making and patient counseling in the management of refractory CRS.
Kevin C. Welch, MD, Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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