Nasal polyps are swellings of the normal nasal lining that occur inside the nasal passages and sinuses. They are typically pearly in colour and can vary in size.
Nasal polyps are swellings of the normal nasal lining that occur inside the nasal passages and sinuses. They are typically pearly in colour and can vary in size.
Nasal polyps usually only cause problems if they are large or grow in clusters.
Symptoms can include:
DIAGNOSIS
RECOMMENDED MEDICATIONS
Nasal polyps can be difficult to get rid of permanently, but steroid medication can often help shrink them, and surgery to remove them can be carried out if medication doesn’t help. The main treatment measures are:
As polyps can grow back after treatment, including after surgery, you will usually be advised to continue using corticosteroid nasal sprays to help stop them returning quickly.
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