The Impact of Angiotensin-Modulating Antihypertensives on Time Interval to Revision Surgery for Nasal Polyps

Conclusion
Use of ACEIs and ARBs is associated with an increased time to revision sinus surgery among patients with concurrent nasal polyps and asthma. A possible mechanism of this observed effect is suppression of periostin expression through inhibition of the angiotensin pathway.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brook, C. D., Maxfield, A. Z., Stankovic, K., Metson, R. B. Tags: Sinonasal Disorders Source Type: research