Nasal polyps Flashcards
1
Q
What are nasal polyps?
A
Growths of the nasal mucosa which occur in the nasal cavity/sinuses
2
Q
What is the red flag with polyps?
A
UNILATERAL -> require specialist referral
3
Q
What conditions are nasal polyps associated with?
A
- Chronic rhinitis/sinusitis
- Asthma
- Cystic Fibrosis
4
Q
How are nasal polyps diagnosed?
A
- Nasal speculum
- Nasal endoscopy
- Round pale grey/yellow bilatera growths on the mucosal wall
5
Q
How are nasal polyps managed?
A
- Intranasal topical steroid drops/spray
- Surgical management: polypectomy
