3-rx.comCustomer Support
3-rx.com
   
HomeAbout UsFAQContactHelp
News Center
Health Centers
Medical Encyclopedia
Drugs & Medications
Diseases & Conditions
Medical Symptoms
Med. Tests & Exams
Surgery & Procedures
Injuries & Wounds
Diet & Nutrition
Special Topics



\"$alt_text\"');"); } else { echo"\"$alt_text\""; } ?>






You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Nasal Polyps
      Category : Health Centers > Nose Diseases and Sinuses

Nasal Polyps

Alternate Names : Nasal Polyposis

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

Nasal polyps are growths in the nasal cavity. They often look like grapes or small balloons within the structures of the nasal cavity.

What is going on in the body?

The nose acts as a filter, removing over 80% of particles in the air. A variety of agents entering the nose can cause inflammation. These agents include pollens, mold spores, animal dander, dust mites, dust, and dirt. Nasal polyps are the result of long-term, untreated nasal inflammation. Rarely, the polyps may protrude through the nostrils.

What are the causes and risks of the condition?

Many disorders can lead to nasal polyps, including:

  • asthma, a disease of the airways that is the most common cause
  • chronic allergies
  • sinusitis, particularly sinus infections cause by a fungus
  • cystic fibrosis, a congenital disease that affects the airways
  • sensitivity to aspirin
  • structural abnormalities of the nose

  •    

    Next section

       

    Nasal Polyps: Symptoms & Signs

    Author: Mark Loury, MD
    Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Date Reviewed: 08/20/01



    \"$alt_text\"');"); } else { echo"\"$alt_text\""; } ?>





    Home | About Us | FAQ | Contact | Advertising Policy | Privacy Policy | Bookmark Site