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Nasal polyps
A condition in which portions of the lining of the nose or sinuses becomes enlarged (hypertrophied). These nodules have been associated with sinus infections and allergies.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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