Nasal polyps are non cancerous growths occurring in the nose or sinuses. The exact cause of nasal polyps is unknown, but some people are more susceptible than others. Polyps are harmless, but the presence of a large one, or several small ones, can obstruct the airway of the nose, make breathing difficult and impair the sense of smell. Nasal polyps also cause nasal obstruction and may block the pathways where the sinuses drain into the nose.

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If part of the membrane that lines the inner part of the nose becomes swollen and sticks out into the cavity of the nose, the growth that it forms is called a polyp. They are benign (do not cause cancer or spread), but are usually multiple and can be a nuisance for some people.

The exact cause of nasal polyps is unknown, but some people are more susceptible than others.

Polyps are harmless, but the presence of a large one, or several small ones, can obstruct the airway of the nose, make breathing difficult and impair the sense of smell.

Nasal polyps may be present for many years and do not always cause a problem.

If they are causing problems, polyps are treated with anti-inflammatory medicines, such as steroids (of the type called glucocorticosteroids), given by nasal spray.

Medical management to reduce the size of the polyps often requires a series of steroid pills and nasal steroid sprays. Since the nasal steroid sprays have very little absorption into the blood stream, there are few, if any, side effects. Nasal polyps may be removed by a minor operation under a local anesthetic. Unfortunately, in some people they may recur, sometimes several years after surgery. Surgical removal can be repeated if necessary, and using a nasal steroid spray regularly might sometimes help prevent them coming back.

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