1. Nasal polyps

2. Nasal polyps are grape like growths of the skin mucosa that project into the cavities of the nose and paranasal sinuses
Causes - exact cause is unknown
Risk factors – person with chronic viral or bacterial infections have a higher incidence of nasal polyps.
Allergies, asthma, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis

3. Types
Antrochoanal polyps – single, unilateral and usually found in children, originate from maxillary sinus
Ethmoidal polyps – multiple, bilateral and usually found in adults, originating form ethmoidal air cells

4. Clinical features
Bluish, glossy projections in the nares – can exceed the size of grape
Nasal congestion, nasal discharges (usually clear mucus), speech distortion
Reduced ability to smell (hyposmia)
Loss of smell (anosmia)

5. Management Medical management –
Corticosteroid sprays or local injection of a steroid into the polyp
Steroid used to reduce the size, prevention of recurrence and reduction of inflammation thus reducing swelling
Antibiotics (amoxicillin or erythromycin) if infection present.

6. Surgical management
Polypectomy – removal of polyps after nose is anesthetized, NASAL SNARE is slipped around polyp, which is transected and removed with forceps.
Removal of polyp via CALDWELL- LUC OPERATION