The word name of polyp is many footed. Nasal polyps are prolapsed pedunculated nasal mucosa which is painless and white in colour.

Depending upon its origin they are

• Ethmoidal: allergic in origin
• Unilateral
• Bilateral

Major symptoms include

• Nasal obstruction
• Headache
• Discharge
• Sneezing
• Fever
• Loss of smell and taste
• Facial pain

Major causes

• Allergy
• Infection
• Changes in polysaccrides which form the mucosa
• Increased pressure on the walls of nasal mucosa

Ayurevda

In ayurveda this condition is named as nasarsas, a condition in which nose get blocked with mucosal material. this is mentioned in classics. Scholar susruta had mentioned different methods to treat this condition without side effects and without recurrence

 In KAH special ayurvedic treatment modalities which can give maximum results without surgery is practiced  for this condition.

According to ayurveda allergy is the major cause for the recurrence and ayurveda specially concentrates on immune modulators which can strengthens the immune system and prevent recurrent infections.