Evaluating the Quality of YouTube Videos on Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Simon Høj; Vibeke Backer; Laura Høj; Torben Sigsgaard; Howraman Meteran

doi:10.1002/alr.23610

Evaluating the Quality of YouTube Videos on Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Simon Høj^*, Vibeke Backer, Laura Høj, Torben Sigsgaard, Howraman Meteran

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Majority of CRS videos on YouTube provide scientifically accurate information.
Misleading CRS content attracts higher views and engagement than accurate videos.
Videos on alternative therapies contain the most CRS-related misinformation.

Original language	English
Journal	International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology
Volume	15
Issue number	8
Pages (from-to)	873-875
Number of pages	3
ISSN	2042-6976
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.23610
Publication status	Published - 2025

Keywords

chronic rhinosinusitis
CRS
online videos
patient education
YouTube

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