The following is a summary of “Visual and bibliometric analysis of chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps,” published in the May 2024 issue of Allergy & Immunology by Liu, et al.

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is characterized by persistent nasal and sinus passages inflammation and an imbalance in the sinus microbiome. Nasal polyps (NPs) are a significant manifestation of CRS, contributing to various clinical symptoms. For a study, researchers sought to perform a bibliometric and visual analysis of research articles on CRS and NPs published from 2003 to 2022 to provide insights into the current state of research and identify future directions.

The Web of Science database searched relevant articles published between 2003 and 2022. The bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix R package.

The analysis included 3,907 publications. The United States was the most significant contributor to global research, followed by China. Northwestern University had the highest number of publications. C. Bachert was identified as the most prolific author, with R. P. Schleimer and R. J. Schlosser also notable. The most frequently co-cited authors were C. Bachert, W. J. Fokkens, and P. Gevaert. The International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology had the most publications, while the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology was the most cited. Current research hotspots included “Covid-19,” “biologics,” and “type 2 inflammation.”

The United States and Northwestern University were identified as leading contributors to CRS and NP research. C. Bachert emerged as the most influential researcher. The International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology and the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology were prominent journals in the field. Emerging research areas included “Covid-19,” “biologics,” and “type 2 inflammation.”

Reference: jaci-global.org/article/S2772-8293(24)00007-9/fulltext