1. [Nasal polyposis].
- Author
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Vento S and Virkkula P
- Subjects
- Administration, Intranasal, Administration, Oral, Adrenal Cortex Hormones administration & dosage, Anti-Bacterial Agents administration & dosage, Asthma complications, Combined Modality Therapy, Drug Therapy, Combination, Finland epidemiology, Humans, Nasal Polyps epidemiology, Nasal Polyps surgery, Sodium Chloride administration & dosage, Therapeutic Irrigation, Nasal Polyps drug therapy
- Abstract
Nasal polyposis is an adult type mucosal inflammation of unknown etiology. Polyps are found in 4% of the Finns and in 17% of asthma patients. The first-line treatment is corticosteroid nasal spray and, if necessary, corticosteroid nasal drops or orally administered corticosteroids. Lavages with sodium chloride solution can be utilized as supportive therapy. A combination of antibiotics and corticosteroida is worthwhile in purulent rhinosinusitis. Surgery is contemplated, if conservative therapy is ineffective. In ASA-intolerant asthmatics nasal polyposis may be severe and recur in spite of drug and surgical therapy.
- Published
- 2012