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The International Symposium on Infection and Allergy of the Nose (ISIAN)
David W. Kennedy, M.D, FACS, FRCSI
General Secretary,
Professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
University of Pennsylvania
The International Symposium on Infection and Allergy of the Nose (ISIAN) is a unique organization. The sole purpose is to further knowledge about rhinology and sinus disease, and to disseminate knowledge about these diseases. Although every other year, the meeting has been held in conjunction with the European Rhinologic Society, the ISIAN has developed a special commitment to education in the Far East, as well as in less developed countries. Bringing together both allergists and surgeons, as well as basic scientists who work in the fields of upper airway diseases, ISIAN provides special opportunities for education and for the interchange of research within the field.
The importance of ISIAN cannot be underestimated because of the major growth of allergic airway disease throughout the world. Indeed, many consider the growth of allergic rhinosinusitis and asthma to be an epidemic. At the same time, there is markedly increasing recognition of the enormous impact that nasal and sinus disease has on quality of life, even in areas where its impact was previously less well understood, such as sleep, daytime wakefulness, ability to concentrate and the overall feeling of wellbeing.
ISIAN was founded in 1976 by Ryo Takahashi, an international leader within the field of treatment of sinus disease. A meeting has been held each year since then, bringing together the international experts within the field, so that they can share ideas and educate other physicians. Through this route we have been able to bring the cutting edge concepts to deal with this burgeoning problem to people as far apart as Manilla, London Yaroslavl and Philadelphia.
Physicians who are truly pre-eminent and internationally recognized within their field can apply to the ISIAN board to be considered as a host and President of a future ISIAN meeting within their country. Papers from meetings are usually published in one of the leading rhinology journals. It is our hope that all otolaryngologists and allergists will have the opportunity to participate in one of our meetings at some point in the future.
Sincerely,
David W. Kennedy, M.D, FACS, FRCSI
General Secretary,
Professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
University of Pennsylvania
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