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P J P Goonetilleke1, D J Gatland
1ENT Department, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. pgoonetilleke@hotmail.com
Abstract:
The use of intranasal steroids by otolaryngologists in the treatment of patients with infective rhinosinusitis and after endonasal surgery, particularly endoscopic sinus surgery, is unlicensed, as stated in the British National Formulary and in the manufacturers' leaflets supplied with nasal steroid medications. However, despite this, nasal steroids continue to be prescribed in these circumstances. Debate continues as to the exact role of intranasal steroids in sinonasal infection and after sinonasal surgery and whether their use in these circumstances should still be unlicensed. This article reviews the current medical literature regarding this topic and aims to clarify whether intranasal steroid usage in these circumstances should be recommended.
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