Nasal polyposis in cystic fibrosis treated by beclomethasone dipropionate.

Abstract

Nasal polyposis appears frequently in C. F. patients. Our study intends to evaluate the efficacy of topical beclomethasone dipropionate (BMD) when administered in a position designed to increase exposure of nasal and paranasal sinuses mucosa to the drug. 14 patients were analysed: the size of the polyps was assessed by rhinoscopy and rhinomanometry at the beginning and at the end of the therapy. Our findings show that nasal polyps can be successfully treated medically in a significant number of C. F. patients.