International Symposium on Infection and Allergy of the Nose (ISIAN)

ISIAN was originally founded in 1976 as the International Symposium on Infection and Allergy of the Nose. The founder, Professor Ryo Takahashi, was an international leader within the field of treatment of sinus disease with a strong desire to both further knowledge about rhinology and sinus disease, and to disseminate research about these disorders. After thriving through 32 international meetings as an informal organization, the ISIAN officially became incorporated as The International Society of Inflammation and Allergy of the Nose in 2014.

There is an ongoing epidemic of allergic and chronic inflammatory airway disease throughout the world, and the incidence and prevalence continue to increase. They are only just beginning to understand airway pathophysiology, and They now clearly recognize that the effects include not only the cardinal sinus symptoms, but also fatigue, absenteeism from work, sleep disturbance, reduced daytime wakefulness and the ability to concentrate. Taken together, these contribute to major health care costs with associated socioeconomic impact. In addition to traditional treatment options, the introduction of new biologic therapies for upper and lower airway disease offers great promise for the future. The optimum drug for a particular patient remains unclear, but valuable contributions are being made by investigators around the world.