Ask the doctor: Oral steroids for nasal polyps
Q. I have chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. I switched doctors and the new specialist suggested trying oral steroids, something that my previous doctor never mentioned. What do you think?
A. I think a short course of five to seven days of oral steroids is worth a try, particularly if your sinusitis isn't getting any better.
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