Nasal Polyps
Over the last decade, research interest in this condition has increased due to the availability of new biological therapies, which are modifying the natural history of the disease - Maria E. Di Cicco
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Are Your Symptoms the Result of Nasal Polyps?
It can be frustrating to track down exactly what is causing your breathing problems. It’s common to blame the weather, your friend’s cat, or maybe the sneezing coworker from across the hall. Of all these suspects, nobody really expects this problem to be coming from growths inside our nose, also known as nasal polyps.
You can think of polyps as little, drop-shaped (noncancerous) growths that hang down from the roof of the nasal passage, kind of like icicles hanging off a roof.
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Aspirin Both Triggers And Treats An Often-Missed Disease
"I was seeing a doctor in Bangkok at this point," she says. "He was like, 'This is not normal.' " But the doctor mentioned that aspirin can cause nasal polyps. This was Fite's first real clue about her illness. It's called aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease, or AERD.
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is an important clinical entity diagnosed by the presence of both subjective and objective evidence of chronic sinonasal inflammation. Symptoms include anterior or posterior rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, hyposmia and/or facial pressure or pain that last for greater than 12 weeks duration.
Nasal Polyps in Children: The Early Origins of a Challenging Adulthood Condition
Nasal polyps (NPs) were already known at the time of the Egyptians, but their first description dates back to ancient Hindu doctors, 150 years before Hippocrates introduced the term “polyp” and described the first procedures for their removal.
Nasal Polyps: When Do They Need to Be Removed?
The presence of nasal polyps can be disruptive to your day-to-day life. They can make it difficult to breathe while you sleep and when you exercise. Nasal polyps also increase the risk of sinus infections and other frustrating problems. Still, does that mean they should be surgically removed?
New Drug Could Bring Relief to Sinusitis Patients with Nasal Polyps
Early results for Dupixent are very encouraging. Two studies following 724 patients aged 18 and older found that the drug significantly reduced nasal polyp size and nasal congestion. They also experienced an improved sense of smell and required fewer surgical procedures and oral steroids.
The Relationship Between Nasal Polyps and Chronic Sinusitis
Along with sinusitis, there are a handful of other disorders that are also associated with nasal polyps. Both asthma and allergic rhinitis have been linked to the formation of nasal polyps, so a medical evaluation is recommended if you suffer from either condition. In addition, nasal polyps can be hereditary. So if a close family member has been diagnosed with nasal polyps, there is a greater chance that you will develop them too.
Understanding the Patient Experience of Severe, Recurrent, Bilateral Nasal Polyps...
Standard-of-care treatment for nasal polyps includes intranasal, oral, and injectable corticosteroids and polypectomy surgery, each of which can be associated with side effects and risks.
With Basic Biology and Clinical Savvy, Scientists Solve A Mystery in The Nose
DMBT1’s appearance in the tissue of nasal polyps was confusing. Why was it present at such high levels, and what was its connection to the highly inflamed tissue in the nose and nasal polyps?
Are Your Symptoms the Result of Nasal Polyps?
You can think of polyps as little, drop-shaped (noncancerous) growths that hang down from the roof of the nasal passage, kind of like icicles hanging off a roof. Larger and more numerous polyps can obstruct your breathing and even interfere with your sense of smell and taste. Note that not all growths that can occur inside the nose are nasal polyps. Polyps can occur on either side of the nose and usually form in clusters. They can vary from microscopic to being a couple centimeters long.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most common medical conditions worldwide, reported to affect almost 12% of the adult population. It is characterized by inflammation of the nose and sinus cavities. About 20% of patients with CRS have nasal polyps, benign growths in the nasal cavities that are thought to originate from the ethmoid sinuses.
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