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  1. Nasal polyps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 8, 2023 · Nasal polyps are painless growths inside the nose or the hollow areas inside the bones of the face, also known as sinuses. Nasal polyps aren't cancer. Small nasal polyps …

  2. Nasal polyps - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 8, 2023 · A diagnosis of nasal polyps starts with symptoms, a medical history and a physical exam. Tests to diagnose nasal polyps might include: Nasal endoscopy. This involves using a …

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding nasal polyps

    Oct 29, 2019 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes nasal polyps, and do they always require removal? If they are removed, is there a chance they might come back? ANSWER: Nasal …

  4. Nasal polyps: Unassuming growths with a powerful effect

    Sep 18, 2023 · Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths on your nasal passages or sinus linings and hang down like teardrops or grapes.

  5. Acute sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 29, 2023 · Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold. Signs and symptoms may include a blocked and stuffy (congested) nose, which may block your sinuses and prevent …

  6. Nasal and paranasal tumors - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 7, 2025 · Nasal and paranasal tumors are growths that begin in and around the passageway within the nose. Nasal tumors begin in the main passageway within the nose, called the nasal …

  7. Chronic sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    An infection, growths in the sinuses, called nasal polyps, or swelling of the lining of the sinuses can cause chronic sinusitis. Symptoms might include a blocked or stuffy nose that makes it …

  8. What is aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)?

    Nov 6, 2024 · AERD, also called Samter's triad, has three features: asthma, recurring nasal polyps, and sensitivity to aspirin and drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

  9. Chronic sinusitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Allergy medicines. Using allergy medicines might lessen allergy symptoms of sinusitis caused by allergies. Aspirin desensitization treatment. This is for people who react to aspirin and the …

  10. Rhinology (nose and sinus) Overview - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 11, 2025 · People with nasal polyps, asthma and reaction to aspirin or pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) are managed by a multidisciplinary team including …