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1Helsingin Yliopistollinen keskussairaala, korva-, nenä- ja kurkkutautien klinikka, HUS.
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.
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