Steroids Remain Best Remedy For Nasal Polyps
by admin ~ July 7th, 2009.
Steroid pills and nasal steroid spray are among the common treatments to reduce nasal polyps. The exact cause of nasal polyps is unknown, but some people are more susceptible than others. Polyps are harmless, but the presence of a large one, or several small ones, can obstruct the airway of the nose, make breathing difficult and impair the sense of smell. Nasal polyps also cause nasal obstruction and may block the pathways where the sinuses drain into the nose. Nasal polyps are benign or non cancerous.
From Medical News Today:
If part of the membrane that lines the inner part of the nose becomes swollen and sticks out into the cavity of the nose, the growth that it forms is called a polyp. They are benign (do not cause cancer or spread), but are usually multiple and can be a nuisance for some people.
The exact cause of nasal polyps is unknown, but some people are more susceptible than others.
Polyps are harmless, but the presence of a large one, or several small ones, can obstruct the airway of the nose, make breathing difficult and impair the sense of smell.
Nasal polyps may be present for many years and do not always cause a problem.
If they are causing problems, polyps are treated with anti-inflammatory medicines, such as steroids (of the type called glucocorticosteroids), given by nasal spray.
Since the nasal steroid sprays have very little absorption into the blood stream, there are few, if any, side effects. Polyps may be removed by a minor operation under a local anesthetic (which deadens the pain but does not put you to sleep).Unfortunately, in some people they may recur, sometimes several years after surgery. Surgical removal can be repeated if necessary, and using a nasal steroid spray regularly might sometimes help prevent them coming back.
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