What Are the Possible Complications of Nasal Polyps?

The symptoms of nasal polyps can be really unpleasant to live with. Without treatment, those symptoms may become worse. Worse, it may lead to more health problems or complications of nasal polyps.

To avoid complications of nasal polyps like sleep apnea, early treatment is important. Treatment may help shrink nasal polyps and reduce symptoms, or prevent nasal polyps from coming back. Talk to your doctor if you think you have nasal polyps so you can start treatment and find relief.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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