Nasal polyps are soft, painless, non cancerous growths in the lining of the nostrils or sinuses.

These hang like tears or grapes.

The are caused by chronic inflammation and are associated with asthma, recurrent infections, allergies, drug sensitivities or certain immune disorders.

Nasal polyps can affect anyone, but they are more common in adults, Medicines can often shrink or remove nasal polyps but sometimes surgery is needed to remove them, Often, even after successful treatment nasal polyps return without further follow up with an otolaryngologist.