Non-pharmacological management of nasal polyp: a case report

Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2009 Oct-Dec;53(4):380-2.

Abstract

Nasal polyp causes difficulty in breathing due to blockage of nasal passage. The pathogenesis of nasal polyposis is not known. The primary medical therapy available for nasal polyposis is steroid administration. Antihistamines, decongestants and cromolyn sodium provide little benefit. With this background of nasal polyp pathophysiology and the existing management, a case of nasal polyp was treated with the cleansing process of yoga i.e. neti kriya and naturopathy with good result. This isolated case report warrants a need for controlled clinical trial of neti kriya to establish its role in the management of nasal polyposis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasal Polyps / complications
  • Nasal Polyps / diet therapy
  • Nasal Polyps / therapy*
  • Naturopathy*
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / etiology
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Yoga*