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Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are non-cancerous growths in the sinuses and nasal passages. While nasal polyps are typically painless, large nasal polyps can cause many frustrating and uncomfortable symptoms. Nasal polyps can block the sinuses, cause sinus infections, inhibit breathing function, and affect your sense of smell or taste. If you suspect you have nasal polyps, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. Houston Nasal Polyp Specialist Dr. Arjuna Kuperan is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) and one of the few fellowship certified Rhinologists in Texas. He has the expertise, experience, and skill to help Houston patients get relief from nasal polyps.

UNDERSTANDING NASAL POLYPS

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that 20% of people with chronic sinusitis actually have nasal polyps.1 These inflammatory tissue growths can happen to anyone, although people with environmental/seasonal allergies or asthma are more likely to develop nasal polyps.2 You can have small nasal polyps that do not cause any symptoms, but nasal polyps can grow large enough to create an obstruction. It is important to see an experienced Rhinologist like Dr. Kuperan because not all nasal growths are polyps, and your doctor must differentiate between polyps, nasal cavities, and sinus tumors.

SYMPTOMS OF NASAL POLYPS

  • Persistent difficulty breathing through your nose inside the nasal cavity
  • Frequent or severe congestions
  • Reduced or lost sense of smell or taste
  • Frequent post nasal drip
  • Sinus pain or facial pressure
  • Snoring
  • Nosebleeds
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TREATING NASAL POLYPS

If you have been previously diagnosed with nasal polyps, or you suspect that you have them, you should consult an experienced Rhinologist. At Houston Advanced Nose & Sinus, Dr. Kuperan can examine your nasal passages with a CT scan (x-ray) of your sinuses or a nasal endoscopy to confirm nasal polyps. He will then create a personalized treatment plan for you. Nasal polyps may be treated with oral steroid medication, which can temporarily reduce their size. Surgical treatment can provide longer-lasting relief, especially if your polyps are very large or resistant to medication.

NASAL POLYP SURGERY

Dr. Kuperan is highly experienced in surgical treatment of nasal polyps. He offers several approaches and can discuss your options with you during your consultation appointment. Typically, he will recommend removal of the nasal polyps in an endoscopic sinus surgery. He finds that opening the sinuses with an endoscopic procedure is more effective than nasal polyp removal on its own because the polyps are less likely to quickly grow back.

Dr. Kuperan’s expertise allows him to achieve complete polyp removal along with a widening of your internal sinus openings. He also offers an advanced technique that utilizes Propel steroid releasing implants to prevent polyp regrowth without the need for excessive oral steroids. Our goal at Houston Advanced Nose & Sinus is to find the best treatment plan for you in order to improve your quality of life.

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Contact A Nose And Sinus Expert Today!

At Houston Advanced Nose & Sinus we attend to a number of nasal polyp patients every day and prescribe the right course of treatment for the problem. We have unique comprehensive efficient treatment plans for every patient including state-of-the-art in-office CT scans, cutting-edge technology for painless in-office sinus procedures with sedation, and first-class post procedure recovery suites that are unique nationally. All delivered to you by an advanced nose and sinus specialist who cares deeply about getting you well again.

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References

1 The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Nasal Polyps. Available: https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/nasal-polyps Accessed January 22, 2020
2 Harvard Health Publishing. Nasal Polyps. Available: https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/nasal-polyps-a-to-z Accessed January 22, 2020

Dr. Arjuna Kuerpan has either authored or reviewed and approved this content.

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