Targeted Treatment in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

Anju T. Peters, MD, MSci

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July 13, 2020

Treatments in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) focus on reducing chronic type 2 inflammation. When intranasal corticosteroids, nasal saline irrigation, antibiotics, and oral steroids fail, patients move to surgery. Unfortunately, 40% of patients experience polyp regrowth following surgery.

New research in biologic therapy is showing promise. Inflammatory mediators IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IgE play key roles in CRSwNP. Targeting these specific inflammatory pathways may provide effective treatment options for refractory CRSwNP patients.

Dr Anju Peters discusses dupilumab, a biologic currently approved for CRSwNP, as well as other targeted biologics in development.

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