Nasal polyposis-etiology and treatment

Abstract

Nasal polyposis is a recurrent disorder requiring numerous surgical polypectomies. Topical nasal steroidal inhalers such as beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) and flunisolide nasal solution have greatly changed the therapeutic strategy for controlling polypoid formation in the nasal cavities. The judicious use of short courses of oral corticosteroids combined with oral nasal decongestants lessens the need for repeated polypectomies. Nasal douching with normal saline improves nasal ventilation.