Neftaly: Nasal Polyps Causing Obstruction
???? SAY:
“Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths in the nasal passages or sinuses. When large or numerous, they can block airflow and sinus drainage, causing persistent nasal obstruction and breathing difficulty.”
???? PROVIDE:
???? What Are Nasal Polyps?
- Benign inflammatory outgrowths of the nasal or sinus mucosa
- Most commonly arise from the ethmoid sinuses and project into the nasal cavity
- Associated with chronic inflammation and allergic or nonallergic rhinitis
???? Common Causes / Associations
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP)
- Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) — asthma, nasal polyps, aspirin sensitivity
- Allergic fungal sinu
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