While nasal polyps often return after surgical removal, knowing your options can help keep symptoms at bay. Nasal polyps are noncancerous (benign) growths that develop in the nose. They are seen in ...

Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses. These growths, while painless, can cause blockages that prevent the sinuses from draining properly. This can make it ...

You may not be able to see nasal polyps, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sense their constant presence. In fact, more than half of people who have the condition say that reducing or eliminating their ...

Asthma and antibiotic use may predict nasal polyp recurrence after endoscopic sinus surgery Date: February 4, 2025 Source: University of Eastern Finland Summary: The probability of revision sinus ...

John Carew, MD, is an otolaryngologist and adjunct assistant professor at the Mount Sinai Medical Center department of otolaryngology and NYU Medical Center. Nasal polyps are benign, soft, and ...

Dear Dr. Donohue - The right side of my nose is totally blocked, and the left side is getting there. If I walk at all fast, I have to breathe through my mouth. I don't like seeing doctors, but I ...

Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths that can form in the nasal cavity. Although benign, they can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. Nasal polyps often occur along with ...

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRwNP) combines sinus inflammation lasting 12 weeks or longer with benign nasal growths. It can cause congestion, nasal discharge, loss of smell, and facial ...

Most people with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) are able to control their symptoms by using medicines that are sprayed into the nose or taken by mouth. But some people with this ...

For severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, the novel monoclonal antibody stapokibart reduced symptoms and polyp size atop treatment with a daily intranasal corticosteroid. The polyp size ...

Often the worst symptoms of nasal polyps happen when they grow large or you have multiple nasal polyps. Infection is more common when this happens. Certain medications work specifically to shrink ...