Question
My daughter was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis last year and found to have a unilateral nasal polyp. She has been feeling uncomfortable with breathing for the past few months. What is the best treatment approach?
Answer
Since nasal polyps are the result of a long-term inflammatory reaction of the nasal mucosa, corticosteroids can be used for treatment. Corticosteroids not only help to shrink or even eliminate the polyps but also, when applied post-surgery, can delay or prevent recurrence.