IFAR, International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, is the informational centerpiece for cutting edge discovery and innovation, best practices, and commentary and debate, for clinicians and researchers worldwide with interest in the fields of rhinology, allergy, cranial base and associated disorders. It is the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) and the American Rhinologic Society (ARS).

Editor‐in‐Chief

Timothy L. Smith MD MPH FACS

The IFAR Editorial Leadership is excited to share some journal news and updates with you. Firstly, Clarivate has recently released the latest Impact Factors, and we are pleased to announce that IFAR continues to rise, with a new Impact Factor of 6.4 ranking us as a top journal in OTOHNS. Our submission numbers have also soared to a new record.

We are also excited to share the following news and updates with you:

• International Consensus Statements (ICAR) documents can be found on our website
• Our PODCAST series continues to be downloaded in record numbers. Check our podcast homepage for updates and please subscribe
• CME for reviewers in now available!
• Don’t forget that you can keep up with all the latest research by signing up for CONTENT ALERTs (1) Login to Wiley Online Library (where you access IFAR) (2) Click on ‘Get Content Alerts’ in the upper right rail on the journal homepage.
• Follow us on Twitter @IFAR_Journal
• IFAR has added new manuscript categories for submission (Research Note; Clinical Letter; Viewpoint)! Please see Author Guidelines for complete details.

We thank you for your contributions to the journal and look forward to working with you in making IFAR the informational centerpiece for cutting edge discovery and innovation, best practices, and commentary and debate, for clinicians and researchers worldwide with interest in the fields of rhinology, allergy, cranial base and associated disorders.

Wishing you the best in all of your endeavors!

The IFAR Editorial Leadership

Dan Beswick, MD
Ben Bleier, MD
Kara Detwiller, MD
Stacey Gray, MD
Robert Kern, MD
Sandra Lin, MD
Amber Luong, MD, PhD
Nicholas Rowan, MD
Rod Schlosser, MD
Zach Soler, MD, MS
Justin Turner MD, PhD
Kevin Welch, MD
Sarah Wise, MD
Timothy Smith, MD, MPH

Journal (IFAR) Website