Steroid Spray Shrinks Nasal Polyps

A popular prescription nasal spray used to treat seasonal allergies may help people with nasal polyps delay or even avoid surgery, new research shows. The nasal steroid spray Nasonex was approved by the FDA for the treatment of nasal polyps a year ago this month, largely on the strength of the newly reported study. Nasal polyps are growths within the lining of the nose or sinuses most often seen in people with chronic allergies. The growths can reduce airflow in the nasal passages, create chronic congestion, runny nose and postnasal drip, as well as a diminished sense of smell, headaches, and snoring.