title: [Rhino-sinus polyposis].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service ORL et chirurgie cervicofaciale CHU-hôpital Jean-Bernard, Poitiers. j.m.klossek@chu-poitiers.fr
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Klossek
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Fontanel
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones