Nasal polyp treatment plan, liquid or tablet corticosteroids

Condition analysis:
If your doctor prescribes a nasal corticosteroid and you do not experience any improvement in your symptoms, you may be given an oral corticosteroid. Some people are very responsive and the polyps may shrink enough to give symptomatic relief or allow other medications to get into the nose. Oral corticosteroids are often associated with dangerous side effects, so your doctor will likely recommend that you take them for only a short period. If there are no visible signs of reduction in the polyp after the oral corticosteroid, then your doctor may suggest a surgical biopsy or removal of the polyps.  An asthma medication, called budesonide, is a liquid that is used off-label and can be dripped into the nose or used in a saline rinse.

Instructions:
Achieve optimal nasal health through diet
The aim here is to eat an anti-inflammatory diet that is rich in omega-3, antioxidants and fibre for healthy bowels. Cut down on grains and processed foods and increase your portion of healthy proteins (from both plant and animal sources) and vegetables. Raw nuts and seeds (if you don’t react to them), are a concentrated source of vitamin E, selenium, omega-3 and protein.

Avoid inferior quality cooking oils such as sunflower, canola and soybean oil. Instead opt for cold-pressed olive, avocado and coconut oil. Flaxseed oil is a rich source of omega-3 but isn’t recommended for cooking. It can be added to salad dressings, raw cookies, cooked porridge or mashed potatoes.

Final thoughts on polyps
Eat an immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory diet
Use steam inhalation and essential oils to decongest and disinfect
Use turmeric, fish oil or cod liver oil to reduce inflammation
Supplement with antioxidants and vitamin D
Take an herbal formula specific for immune and sinus health
Identify and avoid allergens