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.

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.