# Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, its connection to asthma, diagnostic criteria, management strategies - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/general-practice-clinical-sessions-podcast-7705659/chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps-its-connection-to-asthma-diagnostic-criteria-management-strategies-primary-care-masterclass-podcast Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/general-practice-clinical-sessions-podcast-7705659/chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps-its-connection-to-asthma-diagnostic-criteria-management-strategies-primary-care-masterclass-podcast.md Podcast: [General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/general-practice-clinical-sessions-podcast-7705659) Published: 2026-05-23T20:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://armchairmedical.captivate.fm/episode/chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps-its-connection-to-asthma-diagnostic-criteria-management-strategies Audio file: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8558b25b-6f79-4fc4-a47d-a04af5a37bf9/CRSwNP-neglected-but-at-last-there-is-progress-Prof-Connie-Kate.mp3?played_on=486c29fc-7248-4647-8c4e-940eddd72033 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/general-practice-clinical-sessions-podcast-7705659/episodes/chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps-its-connection-to-asthma-diagnostic-criteria-management-strategies-primary-care-masterclass-podcast Duration seconds: 2018 ## Resource This podcast, presented by Professor Connie Katelaris from the University of Sydney, explores the complexities of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps, particularly its relationship with asthma, often viewed as a neglected aspect in respiratory medicine. Professor Katelaris, a distinguished figure in immunology and allergy, breaks down the presentation into several critical components, beginning with foundational definitions and classifications of CRS. The discussion starts with the clinical symptoms associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, which are characterized by prolonged inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses manifested through nasal congestion, facial pressure, and olfactory dysfunction. A prerequisite for diagnosis is the presence of symptoms lasting three months or more, corroborated by objective evidence, such as imaging or endoscopic examination. Professor Katelaris emphasizes the systemic implications of CRS, underscoring the interconnectedness of upper and lower airway issues, which particularly complicates management strategies. Next, the classification of CRS into two main phenotypes—CRS with nasal polyps and CRS without nasal polyps—is thoroughly examined. This differentiation is crucial as it accounts for the significant physiological and clinical disparities between these conditions. The prevalence of nasal polyps is noted to affect a substantial subset of the population and is closely linked to severe asthma, creating a dual burden that impacts patient management. Professor Katelaris introduces various immunological patterns, illustrating how different types of CRS respond to treatment and how they correlate with various comorbidities such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eosinophilic conditions. Comorbidities are a focal point of t… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/general-practice-clinical-sessions-podcast-7705659/episodes/chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps-its-connection-to-asthma-diagnostic-criteria-management-strategies-primary-care-masterclass-podcast/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/general-practice-clinical-sessions-podcast-7705659/chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps-its-connection-to-asthma-diagnostic-criteria-management-strategies-primary-care-masterclass-podcast.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.