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 and are associated with asthma, recurring infection, allergies, drug sensitivity or certain immune disorders.
These are a few of the most common symptoms of nasal polyps:
In some cases, there may be no symptoms. The condition can be treated with corticosteroids, other medications, or surgery.
People may experience:
Facial pain or headache, pain in your upper teeth, nasal congestion, distorted sense of smell, runny nose, post-nasal drip, or sneezing, breathing through the mouth or sinusitis. Also common to have headache and snores.
Our Research Centers are currently enrolling subjects with Nasal polyps into research studies. All study related visits, laboratory work, study medication, and all study related procedures including physical exams are provided at no cost to those who qualify for study. Qualified participants will receive compensation for time and travel. Other criteria for eligibility will be discussed with interested persons, without obligation, when calling the telephone number of your nearest site. Please go to our contact page for ways to inquire about this study.
Our Princeton, NJ site is currently enrolling subjects with Nasal Polyps into research studies. If you, or someone you know, suffers from nasal polyps, you may be eligible to participate in a research study. Our studies seek to determine the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug for the treatment of those with the disease. For more information please contact us.
Our mission at Scranton Medical Institute (SMI) is to disseminate cutting-edge research to the people of Pennsylvania. We give you access to healthcare services that aren’t presently provided to the general public. Trials are entirely free, and people who take part may be compensated.
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