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Nasal polyps

Throat anatomy

Treatment may include medication, such as steroids (topical or systemic)or antibiotics. Surgery, such as functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), may be necessary in some cases.

Surgical removal usually allows easier breathing through the nose.

• Infection
• Bleeding

Nasal polyps may recur.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have persistent difficulty breathing through your nose.

Review Date: 10/24/2006
Reviewed By: Alden J. Pearl, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.