Lessening the Misery of Nasal Polyps: Keeping this chronic disease under control.

Nasal polyps are characterized by progressive nasal obstruction, postnasal drip, rhinorrhea, and anosmia. Although their pathogenesis is unknown, key diagnostic signs include appearance, bilaterality, mobility, and insensitivity. Treating allergies and infections is important, while surgery is aimed at maintaining normal nasal structure and improving the airway so that intranasal steroids can be administered to keep the chronic disease under control.