ear, nose, and throat disorders
Nasal Polyps
Treatment of Nasal Polyps
Topical corticosteroid spray Sometimes surgical removal ) have been effective by shrinking the polyps and improving symptoms ( Treatment reference ). Surgical removal of nasal polyps is required in many cases. Polyps that obstruct the airway or promote sinusitis are removed, as are unilateral polyps that may be obscuring benign or malignant tumors. Polyps tend to recur unless the underlying allergy or infection is controlled. After removal of nasal polyps, topicalbeclomethasoneorflunisolidetherapy tends to retard recurrence. In severe recurrent cases, maxillary sinusotomy or ethmoidectomy may be indicated. These procedures are usually done endoscopically. 1.Bachert C, Han JK, Desrosiers M, et al: Efficacy and safety ofdupilumabin patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (LIBERTY NP SINUS-24 and LIBERTY NP SINUS-52): results from two multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group phase 3 trials [published correction appears inLancet394(10209):1618, 2019].Lancet394(10209):1638–1650, 2019. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(19)31881-1 