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Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are painless, soft growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses. They are usually not serious, but they can keep growing and block the nasal passages if left untreated.

Rhinocort

Budesonide

100mcg · 200mcg

Budesonide inhaler for hay fever and nasal polyps. It reduces inflammation in the nasal passages.

From$50.83/ inhalerView

Key points

  • Nasal polyps are rare in children.
  • They can feel like a cold, but unlike a cold they will not resolve on their own without treatment.
  • Steroid nasal sprays or drops are usually given to shrink polyps; if there is no improvement after about 12 weeks, surgery may be suggested.

Medicines listed for Nasal Polyps

The two products listed for nasal polyps contain Mometasone Furoate and Budesonide, both corticosteroids used as nasal preparations. They work by reducing swelling and inflammation in the nasal lining, which can help shrink polyps and ease a blocked nose. Medicines may relieve symptoms but rarely eliminate nasal polyps entirely.

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