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 ...

The size and shape of the frontal sinus can vary from person to person. These spaces fill up with mucus, which then drain into the nose. The draining process can be hindered by blockages. If mucus ...

Nasal polyps are teardrop-shaped, soft tissue growths that form in the lining of your nasal cavity and sinuses (the hollow spaces in the bones of your face). Nasal polyps are benign, which means they ...

Nasal polyp surgery removes noncancerous growths from your nasal and sinus passageways. In the weeks following surgery, you may notice slight bleeding from your nose and crusts. It’s common for polyps ...

Nasal polyps are small noncancerous growths in the nose or sinuses. They may cause pain or pressure in the face, runny or stuffy nose, and other symptoms or complications that may negatively affect ...

The nose is the subject of many sayings. A measurement could be on the nose or an object right under your nose. You may be reminded to keep your nose clean and out of another’s affairs. While often ...

Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths that can form in the nasal cavity. Although benign, they can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. Nasal polyps often occur along with ...

Diagnosing nasal polyps can be a long, challenging process. More than half of people who have them say it took over a year since developing symptoms to receive a diagnosis. Even after you’ve spoken to ...

Polyp recurrence occurred in more than 1 in 3 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery, with several prognostic factors linked with recurrence.

Credit: Getty Images. An exhalation delivery system appears to more effectively apply topical steroids to nasal polyps located in the ostiomeatal complex. This article is part of MPR’s coverage of the ...

Often the worst symptoms of nasal polyps happen when they grow large or you have multiple nasal polyps. Infection is more common when this happens. Certain medications work specifically to shrink ...