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what is a nasal polyp?
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Dr. Joram Seggev answered
Specializes in Allergy and Immunology
Like a growth: Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They hang down like teardrops or grapes. They result from chronic inflammation due to asthma, recurring infection, allergies, drug sensitivity or certain immune disorders. (Taken from Mayo clinic web site)
Answered on May 5, 2015
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