The Role of Combat Zone Exposure in Development of Upper Airway Inflammatory Disease

Abstract Purpose of review Soldiers returning from deployment often complain new-onset respiratory disease upon their return. It is known that exposure to higher levels air pollution may occur while on deployment, and has been identified as a risk factor for development upper disease. The purpose this report findings recent research regarding pollutant tract among military veterans. Recent prevalence both allergic rhinitis chronic rhinosinusitis increased deployed veterans compared non-deployed counterparts. Deployed service members are also exposed pollutants at up 100 × which considered acceptable in the United States (U.S.). Summary be more prone developing conditions counterparts, related exposures overseas not routinely encountered U.S.