Nasal polyps are blisters on the inner lining of the nose. Fluid-filled sacks hang down from the inner lining of the nose like little fingers to block the flow of air. People with polyps usually wheeze and cough, particularly when they get infections and often lose their sense of smell. Allergy injections, antihistamines and decongestants do not relieve a stuffy nose associated with nasal polys.
Surgeons can remove the polyps, but the polyps usually return within a few weeks.
People with nasal polyps should never take aspirin as most will eventually develop shortness of breathe, itching or increased nasal stuffiness, when they take it. Future studies will show if this is an effective treatment. I'm Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Fitness. We conclude that topical beclomethasone does not improve olfaction following nasal polypectomy. PA Gurr, A Chakraverty, V Callanan, SJ Gurr.