Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses. These growths, while painless, can cause blockages that prevent the sinuses from draining properly. This can make it ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have suffered from asthma and nasal polyps for more than 20 years. The asthma is controlled, and I mention it only because it might have some connection with my polyps. The polyps ...

A systematic review found improved sleep quality and longer REM sleep after endoscopic surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis ...

The probability of revision sinus surgery including the removal of nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or is on antibiotics at the time of their initial surgery. However, higher age was ...

Use of a chitosan-based gel dressing after endoscopic sinus surgery for nasal polyps was found to reduce risk of wound infection and synechia in patients, although no difference was observed regarding ...

Treating nasal polyps isn’t a one-and-done procedure. The complications from these growths, which develop in the lining of ...

Does your nose seem to always be stuffed up? Do you have loss of taste or smell? Do you get frequent sinus infections? If so, you may have nasal polyps. Which raises the question: What exactly are ...

U.S. veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) face an increased risk of developing several chronic respiratory conditions, according to new research ...

U.S. veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) face an increased risk of developing several chronic respiratory conditions, according to new research ...

The authors utilized medical and pharmacy claims obtained from the Optum Clinformatics Data Mart Database. Among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), younger age, elevated ...

Nasal polyps are noncancerous soft tissue growths that form in your nasal passages and sinuses. They’re often a result of inflammation from sinusitis, allergens, or other issues. Experts don’t know ...