Nasal polyps

Nasal polyps are fleshy growths in the nose that are caused by sinus infections. Sinus infections can spread to the lower airways, leading to a chronic cough, bronchitis, or asthma. Acute sinus infections generally respond to antibiotic treatment; chronic sinusitis may require surgery.

Severe nasal polyps totally obstruct both nasal cavities

Nasal polyps (arrow) in left nasal cavity

Nasal polyps (arrow) in right nasal cavity

Nasal polyps (glistening mass) coming out from the maxillary sinus (right) and totally obstructing the nasal cavity (left)

Large nasal polyps hanging from nasal cavity into pharynx (behind soft palate), which are called “Choanal Polyps”