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Adrenal suppression with intranasal betamethasone drops

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. D. Flynn ,
P. Beasley  and
J. E. Tooke
M. D. Flynn*
Affiliation:
Departments of Medicine, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. EX2 5DW.
P. Beasley
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. EX2 5DW.
J. E. Tooke
Affiliation:
Departments of Medicine, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. EX2 5DW.
*
Department of Medicine, Prince Phillip Hospital, Llanelli, Dyfed, SA14 8QF. Fax: 0554 772271
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Abstract

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Intranasal betamethasone sodium phosphate drops (Betnesol) are frequently used to relieve nasal congestion due to polyposis. We report a case of significant hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal suppression secondary to the long-term use of intranasal betamethasone drops. This case emphasizes that the topical application of potent corticosteroids may produce systemic effects.

Keywords

Adrenal gland hypofunctionBetamethasoneNasal polyps
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 9 , September 1992 , pp. 827 - 828
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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