Although there is no real way to prevent nasal polyps, therapy aimed at the cause can help. Nasal sprays, antihistamines, and allergy shots may help prevent polyps that block the airway.
Also, aggressive medical treatment of sinus infections is helpful.
References
Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice
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Review Date: 10/09/2009
Reviewed By: Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical
Center, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
