Nasal polyps.
Nasal polyps are as common as adult onset asthma and unilateral polyps require histological examination. Medical therapy with corticosteroids should be tried before surgery. The anatomy should be demonstrated with computed tomography before endoscopic surgery.
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TH.
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D020545:Respiratory Mucosa
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D001241:Aspirin