A 45-year-old woman presents with bilateral nasal polyps and chronic nasal obstruction. She also has asthma and aspirin sensitivity (Samter's triad). ...

Question

A 45-year-old woman presents with bilateral nasal polyps and chronic nasal obstruction. She also has asthma and aspirin sensitivity (Samter's triad). According to ENT guidance, which is the first-line medical treatment for nasal polyps?

Accepted Answer

Topical nasal steroid spray

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Oral steroids long-term

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Oral antihistamines

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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

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Intranasal saline alone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Nasal Polyps

A 45-year-old woman presents with bilateral nasal polyps and chronic nasal obstruction. She also has asthma and aspirin sensitivity (Samter's triad). According to ENT guidance, which is the first-line medical treatment for nasal polyps?