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Diagnostic tests for nasal polyps
2407
Treatment of nasal polyps with electric coagulation
6184.66
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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About the disease

Nasal polyps is a condition whereby the growth develops on the lining of nasal passages. These growths are benign. They form in the shape of teardrops and tend to hang down the sinuses. There are many causes which can lead to development of nasal polyps.

The most common cause is chronic inflammation of nasal passages. Such chronic inflammation can develop if a person has asthma or allergy to certain allergens which he/she is constantly exposed to. Recurrent nasal infections can lead to development of polyps as well.

Sensitivity to certain drugs, which are taken for a prolonged period of time, can result in growth of polyps in the nasal passages as well. Also, certain diseases of an immune system can lead to development of nasal polyps. This condition is most common among young and middle-aged people.

In some cases a person may not even know that he/she has nasal polyps. If the nasal polyp is small and does not grow, it may never cause any problems and resolve on its own. Larger polyps, however, can lead to respiratory problems. They can even lead to partial loss of smell sense.

If the polyp does not resolve on its own after several weeks even after conservative treatment, patient is recommended to remove it. If polyps create obstruction or any breathing problems, they are recommended to be removed even earlier.  In case a person has serious problem breathing or develops swelling under the eyes, he needs to call an ambulance or go to the doctor immediately, as these symptoms are medical emergency.

Symptoms

  • Runny nose
  • Feeling of stuffiness in the nose
  • Decreased sense of smell
  • Pain in the upper teeth
  • Feeling of pressure in the face, which can indicate chronic problem with sinuses
  • Snoring
  • Problems with  breathing

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will examine the nasal passages and will also determine if a patient had any colds or infections lately.
  • Imaging tests, an X-ray mostly, are used to examine the sinuses and determine if there are any polyps, their amount, size and exact location.
  • Nasal endoscopy is used to examine the nasal passages more closely.
  • Blood test may be used to see if there are signs of an infection.
  • Respiratory function tests may be used to determine if the patient breathes normally and has no obstruction.
  • If nasal polyps were caused by an allergy, the doctor may use an allergy test to determine the allergen which caused the development of nasal polyps.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment uses corticosteroids and special sprays to reduce the size of polyps and reduce inflammation.
  • Surgery may be used to remove the polyps.
  • Electric coagulation is a minimally invasive procedure, also used to shrink the polyps and remove them. It uses short wave electrolysis for this purpose.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko