Nasal Polyps (2)

Question 1

What is it?

What is it often associated with?

When is it a red-flag symptom for malignancy?

Answer 1

➊ Growth of nasal mucosa

➋ Chronic sinusitis

➌ If unilateral

Question 2

How does it present?

How is it managed?

Answer 2

➊ • Difficulty breathing through nose
• Nasal blockage
• Snoring
• Loss of smell (anosmia)

➋ • Nasal steroid spray
• Surgical removal
• Refer to ENT if unilateral