THIS IS AN ASPIRE PHARMA WEBSITE PAGE INTENDED FOR UK PATIENTS
WHO HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED FLUTICASONE NASAL DROPS (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE)
Adverse event reporting can be found at the bottom of the page.
About Nasal Polyps
What are Nasal Polyps1,2?
Nasal polyps are soft growths which normally occur in both nostrils.
They are not usually painful or serious but can keep growing and block your nose if left untreated. There is not an exact reason why some people get nasal polyps, but they may be related to an allergy or infection.
The symptoms of nasal polyps include:
- Blocked nose
- Runny nose
- Postnasal drip (when mucus drips down the back of your throat)
- Reduced sense of smell or taste
- Snoring
Sometimes nasal polyps can block your sinuses, in which case you may also have symptoms of sinusitis.
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What are the treatment options2?
Treatment for nasal polyps usually consists of a corticosteroid as this helps reduce inflammation and swelling within the nostrils.
The steroid treatment may be in the form of drops or a spray that are administered directly into the nose. Steroid drops or sprays are usually needed to be used long-term to stop the polyps returning.
Steroid tablets may be used in some cases. Surgery to remove the nasal polyps might be suggested for certain patients if there is no sign of improvement from steroid treatment.
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ENT UK is the professional membership body representing Ear, Nose and Throat surgery
References
- ENT UK, Nasal Polyps. Available at: https://www.entuk.org/patients/conditions/41/nasal_polyps [Last Accessed March 2026]
- NHS, Nasal Polyps. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nasal-polyps/ [Last Accessed March 2026]
- SAGE, Nasal Polyps and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—An Oft Overlooked Association. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0145561319856576 [Last Accessed March 2026]
- GP Online, Pictoral Case Study, Nasal Polyps. Available at: https://www.gponline.com/pictorial-case-study-nasal-polyps/ear-nose-and-throat/ear-nose-and-throat/article/1284581 [Last Accessed March 2026]
Reporting of Side Effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in the product’s package leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of medicines.
MAT-UK-FLC-0016-1 | March 2026
