{"id":179,"date":"2020-04-03T17:28:30","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T21:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drstolo.fm1.dev\/nasal-polyps\/"},"modified":"2023-01-31T18:37:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T23:37:11","slug":"nasal-polyps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drstolo.com\/nasal-sinus\/nasal-polyps\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasal Polyps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are nasal polyps?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Nasal polyps are benign growths that occur on the mucosal lining of the nasal passages. 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An outpatient procedure called a polypectomy uses a suction device or microdebrider to remove the lesion and surrounding tissue, and is effective for treating smaller polyps. Larger ones may require endoscopic sinus surgery. In this procedure, a camera is mounted on a flexible tube, and tools on the end are used for excising the polyp.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How do you know if you have nasal polyps?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Some nasal polyps are tiny and cause few problems. Others produce symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, sneezing, loss of smell and taste, postnasal drip, headache, sinus pain and pressure and snoring. If symptoms persist longer than ten days and are not associated with a cold or allergies, seek medical attention. A diagnosis is usually made through visual inspection with an otoscope or nasal endoscopy. An imaging test, either a CT scan or MRI, can be useful in determining the size of the polyp and in ruling out more serious growths, such as tumors.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is The Sinuva implant?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The Sinuva implant is designed for the in-office treatment of chronic sinusitis with polyps in patients who have had previous sinus surgery.\"\n    }\n  }]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasal polyps are benign growths that occur on the mucosal lining of the nasal passages. They are typically small and though noncancerous can still cause obstructions of the sinuses, leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/drstolo.com\/nasal-sinus\/nasal-congestion\/\">congestion<\/a>, breathing problems and sinus infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/drstolo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-519665588-90-e1592429612961-1280x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drstolo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-519665588-90-e1592429612961-1280x480.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/drstolo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-519665588-90-e1592429612961-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drstolo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-519665588-90-e1592429612961-1536x576.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drstolo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-519665588-90-e1592429612961.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Signs &amp; Symptoms of Nasal Polyps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some nasal polyps are tiny and cause few problems. Others produce symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, sneezing, loss of smell and taste, <a href=\"https:\/\/drstolo.com\/nasal-sinus\/postnasal-drip\/\">postnasal drip<\/a>, headache, sinus pain and pressure and snoring. If symptoms persist longer than ten days and are not associated with a cold or allergies, seek medical attention. Even though nasal polyps are benign, if left untreated they can grow large enough to cause serious complications including obstructive sleep apnea, meningitis, blood clots and aneurysms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Causes of Nasal Polyps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people develop nasal polyps randomly, but most often there is some sort of triggering mechanism. Common triggers include asthma, hay fever, chronic sinus infections, cystic fibrosis and sensitivity to aspirin and other NSAIDs. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8922148\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genetics may also play a role<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A diagnosis is usually made through visual inspection with an otoscope or nasal endoscopy. An imaging test, either a CT scan or MRI, can be useful in determining the size of the polyp and in ruling out more serious growths, such as tumors. Allergy tests may be administered in order to identify the substance responsible for your symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Treatment for Nasal Polyps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasal polyps can be treated with either medication or surgery. The goal is to reduce the size of the polyp or remove it completely in order to alleviate your symptoms. Nasal sprays, oral or injectable steroids, antihistamines and antibiotics are all common drug treatments. If they are ineffective, surgery may be performed. The type of procedure depends on the size of the polyp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An outpatient procedure called a polypectomy uses a suction device or microdebrider to remove the lesion and surrounding tissue, and is effective for treating smaller polyps. Larger ones may require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/treatment-tests-and-therapies\/endoscopic-sinus-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">endoscopic sinus surgery<\/a>. In this procedure, a camera is mounted on a flexible tube, and tools on the end are used for excising the polyp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drstolo.com\/nasal-sinus\/innovative-treatments\/sinuva-sinus-implant\/\">The Sinuva implant<\/a> is designed for the in-office treatment of chronic sinusitis with polyps in patients who have had previous sinus surgery. Clinical research proved that the Sinuva implant is a safe and effective treatment for recurrent polyps. Dr. Pablo Stolovitzky was one of the National Principal Investigators in charge of Sinuva clinical trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"SINUVA\u00ae (mometasone furoate) Sinus Implant: How it Works\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q9IAVpELLWQ?feature=oembed&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Dr. Stolovitzky<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+14049215474\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(404) 921-5474<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Citations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>[1] <\/sup>In-office Placement of Mometasone Furoate Sinus Implants for Recurrent Nasal Polyps: A Pooled Analysis. Stolovitzky JP, Kern RC, Han JK,&nbsp;et.al. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2019 Sep;33(5):545-558.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nasal polyps are benign growths that occur on the mucosal lining of the nasal passages. They are typically small and though noncancerous can still cause obstructions of the sinuses, leading to congestion, breathing problems and sinus infections. Signs &amp; Symptoms of Nasal Polyps Some nasal polyps are tiny and cause few problems. 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