Videoendoscopic analysis of nasal steroid distribution.

Topical corticosteroids are one of the main pillars in the treatment of nasal polyps. The exact topography of their intranasal deposition has not yet been adequately visualised. The intranasal distribution of a 1% sodium fluorescein solution applied with original Pulmicort Topinasal (budesonide) metered pump bottles was analysed by videoendoscopy.

[Tolerance, subjective complaints and mucociliary clearance in rhinitis sicca before and after nasal irrigation with Rhinomer Force 1].

Background: Rhinitis sicca is a widespread disease, caused by a variety of factors. There are many different treatments, but none is more reliable than the other.

Methods: In a prospective study we examined 12 patients before and after a ten-day course of nasal irrigation with Rhinomer Force 1 regarding their symptoms, the mucociliary clearance measured with the saccharin test according to Andersen and tolerance of therapy.