Causal link identified for air pollution, outpatient visits for chronic rhinitis
Medical Xpress
February 26, 2026
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A recent study published in *The Laryngoscope* has identified a causal link between increased air pollution and outpatient visits for chronic rhinitis. Researchers from Gyeongsang National University in South Korea analyzed data collected over four years (2014–2017) to examine the short-term relationship between air pollution levels and medical visits related to chronic rhinitis. Using a sophisticated statistical model, they found that higher concentrations of air pollutants were associated with an increased likelihood of individuals seeking outpatient care for this condition.
The study utilized National Health Insurance Service data, which provided detailed records of outpatient visits tied to chronic
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/26/2026