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 3.858 ranking us #2 among Otorhinolaryngology journals and #1 in Rhinology. Our submission numbers have also soared to a new record, climbing nearly 20% over last year. Despite this submission growth, we are proud to report a decrease in our average time to first decision - now under 10 days, likely making IFAR the most expeditious journal in the field!

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

• International Consensus Statements (ICAR) documents can be found on our website for your review including NEW ICAR:Rhinosinusitis 2021
• We have continued to gather COVID-19 resources for you, and have housed them here for easy access
• 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

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

Journal (IFAR) Website