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Biologics target the underlying inflammation, not just the symptoms. They help reduce airway swelling, improve breathing and can even shrink nasal polyps. Some biologics are specifically approved for people with high IgE or eosinophil levels. This can help patients maintain control of both asthma and CRSwNP.
Healthcare providers may also recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding triggers. This can also help reduce asthma and CRSwNP symptoms and help you feel better.
How to start taking control
If you have asthma with chronic sinus symptoms, it's time to meet with your healthcare provider. Consider seeing a specialist such as a board-certified allergist. Ask about testing for CRSwNP, since sinus problems and nasal polyps may be making your asthma symptoms worse.
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For CRSwNP, corticosteroid nasal sprays are the first-line treatment. They can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the nose. A short course of oral corticosteroids can shrink polyps and improve a stuffy nose, but long-term use can cause serious side effects. If medications aren't working, surgery to remove the polyps may be an option.
Biologic medications can treat asthma and CRSwNP together. Given as injections every 2-4 weeks, they are often a good choice for people with moderate to severe symptoms who haven't found relief with other treatments.
"They help reduce airway swelling, improve breathing and can even shrink nasal polyps. Some biologics are specifically approved for people with high IgE or eosinophil levels."