Innovative treatments for severe uncontrolled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

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ABSTRACT Introduction In recent years, endotypes of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) based on the underlying immune mechanisms provided a better understanding of this heterogeneous disease and are frequently applied in diagnosis and treatment. Areas covered In this manuscript, we aim to review novel treatment approaches for this often uncontrolled disease and highlight endotype-driven medical algorithms that could be beneficial in daily clinical practice. Expert opinion With the development of endotyping and the mucosal inflammatory concept, several type 2–targeted biologics and surgical options are nowadays available for treating CRS. However, a better understanding based on clinical trials and real-life experience in daily practice is needed to optimize patient selection, biological drug selection, treatment duration, prediction, and long-term follow-up strategies. Indirect comparison analysis suggested that dupilumab might be the most effective biologic for treating CRS with nasal polyps, but the role and timing of surgery remain unclear. More real-life studies and comparative trials are needed for the optimal integration of biologics into clinical pathways in combination with established treatment approaches such as nasal and oral glucocorticosteroids and adequate surgery to provide long-term perspectives.