Rhino-sinus polyposis

Klossek, J.M.; Fontanel, J.P.

La Revue du Praticien 50(14): 1543-1547

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-2640
PMID: 11068617
Document Number: 523048
Nasal polyposis is a chronic inflammatory disease, involving mainly adults. Nasal obstruction and olfactory disorders are the main symptoms due to the presence of bilateral polyps in the nasal cavities. Association with asthma is frequently noted. Medical management is dominated by intranasal steroid. Recent studies lead to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of this pathology and to propose a better long term management including an information for the patient due to the chronicity of the disease.

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