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Should Singulair Be Taken To Prevent Recurring Polyps?

Hi, my question is for an ENT If possible.......I have some minor allergies.....but after many years as a flight attendant in the air with cigarette smoke and pesticide sprays.......or for whatever other reasons.......I developed polyps and had sinus surgery two years ago. I am leery of the polyps returning and have been counseled to start taking Singulair as a preventative. Curious about the latest opinions about that strategy. Thanks. Karen
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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WELCOME TO HCM.
POLYPS HAV TENDENCY TO COME BACK IF UNDERLYING ALLERGY IS NOT TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY. U NEED TOTAKE SINGULAIR ALONG WITH ANTIALLERGIC TAB LIKE CETIRIZINE AND STEROIDAL ANTIALLERGIC NASAL SPRAYS ALONG WITH FOR LONG TIME. THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF UR NASAL ALLERGY.
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Should Singulair Be Taken To Prevent Recurring Polyps?

WELCOME TO HCM. POLYPS HAV TENDENCY TO COME BACK IF UNDERLYING ALLERGY IS NOT TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY. U NEED TOTAKE SINGULAIR ALONG WITH ANTIALLERGIC TAB LIKE CETIRIZINE AND STEROIDAL ANTIALLERGIC NASAL SPRAYS ALONG WITH FOR LONG TIME. THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF UR NASAL ALLERGY.