Notes in 04_Nasal Polyps

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Nasal polyps}} are growths of the nasal mucosa that can occur in the nasal cavity or sinuses gradually causing obstruction
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Unilateral}} nasal polyps are a red flag and should raise suspicions of malignancy
Published	02/10/2024	Conditions Associated with Nasal Polyps {{c1::Chronic rhinosinusitis}} {{c1::Asthma}} {{c1::Samter’s triad (nasal polyps, asthma and aspirin intoleran…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Nasal polyps}} {{c1::History of chronic rhinosinusitis}} {{c1::Difficulty of nasal breathing}} {{c1::Snoring}} {{c1::Nasal disch…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation and Diagnosis of Nasal Polyps {{c1::Examination of nose with nasal speculum}}{{c1::Nasal endoscopy (if unable to visualise wit…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Sweat test}} is done to exclude {{c2::cystic fibrosis}} as a cause of Nasal polyps
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::RAST / skin testing}} is done to exclude {{c2::allergic rhinitis/sinusitis}} as a cause of Nasal polyps
Published	02/10/2024	Unilateral polyps should be referred for specialist assessment to exclude {{c1::malignancy}}.
Published	02/10/2024	Medical Treatment of Nasal Polyps involves {{c1::oral and nasal steroids (e.g. prednisolone)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Surgical Management of Nasal Polyps involves (when medical treatment fails) {{c1::Intranasal polypectomy}}  {{c1::Endoscopic nasal polypectomy}}
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