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In Reference to Role of Microplastics in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps
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This commentary responds to a study on the role of microplastics in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps, offering a critical appraisal and additional perspective on the findings and their implications for sinonasal disease research.
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