Analysis of inflammatory cytokine levels in sinonasal secretions of Gulf War Veterans with and without Gulf War illness

Abstract: Background: Gulf war illness (GWI) is a chronic, multisystemic disease that has been reported to impact one third of Veterans from the Persian Gulf War (1990–1991). …

Sinusitis and rhinitis among United States Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan post 9/11

Abstract: Background: Post 9/11 Veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment. Objective: Determine associations between deployment-related …

Sinusitis and rhinitis among US Veterans deployed to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan after September 11, 2001

Abstract: Background: Post-9/11 veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment. Objective: Our aim was to determine associations between …

Aerosolized particulate matter and blunting of ciliary dynamic responses: Implications for Veterans and active duty military in Southwest Asia

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Respiratory diseases such as chronic rhinosinusitis and asthma are observed at increased rates in active duty and veteran military members, and they are …

Impact of dupilumab on medical readiness in a military population

Abstract: Military servicemembers reported high satisfaction rates of dupilumab treatment for CRSwNP. Some service members fear that dupilumab treatment may limit their career …