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I heard that singulair (montelukast) is also used to treat nasal and sinus polyps. if it is true? if so, what is the standard dosage?

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Singular: It's used as an adjunct in the treatment of polyps the normal does is 10 mg daily

Answered 7/6/2015

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is used: Singulair (montelukast) is most effective for polyps associated with allergic rhinitis and the aspirin-polyp-asthma triad. It's been helpful post-operatively to prevent reoccurrence and is also used as a steroid sparing medication in the chronic treatment of nasal polyps with varying success. The dose of Singulair (montelukast) is 10 mg daily.

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