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

Answer

Oral steroids long-term

Answer

Oral antihistamines

Answer

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

Answer

Intranasal saline alone

Practice 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?