Nasal Polyps Flashcards
1
Q
what are nasal polyps associated with?
A
- asthma (particularly late-onset asthma)
- aspirin sensitivity
- infective sinusitis
- cystic fibrosis
- kartagener’s syndrome
- churg-strauss syndrome
2
Q
what is samter’s triad?
A
- asthma
- aspirin sensitivity
- nasal polyposis
3
Q
what are the features of nasal polyps?
A
- nasal obstruction
- rhinorrhoea, sneezing
- poor sense of taste and smell
4
Q
what features of nasal polyps require further investigations?
A
- unilateral symptoms
- bleeding
5
Q
what is the management of nasal polyps?
A
topical corticosteroids shrink polyp size in around 80% of patients
6
Q
ENT referral for nasal polyps?
A
yes
all suspected nasal polyps should be referred to ENT for full examination
