Are you living with Chronic Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)?
Common symptoms like congestion, a loss of smell or a constantly drippy nose may stop you enjoying life to the fullest. But they don't have to!
Here you can explore more about CRSwNP - Or NP as many people call it - so you can take the next steps towards reclaiming those little joys in life that Chronic Nasal Polyps can get in the way of.
What does CRSwNP stand for?
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) is the full name for the condition often called Nasal Polyps or NP - but it's important to know the difference. On this website we call the condition Chronic Nasal Polyps and only use 'nasal polyps’ for the growths inside your nose.
- C is for Chronic = something that lasts a long time, even a lifetime
- RS is for RhinoSinusitis = infection and inflammation of the nasal passages and sinus cavities
- w is for with
- N is for Nasal = nose
- P is for Polyps = growths in your body.
How well do you know CRSwNP?
Do you know that Type 2 inflammation is an underlying cause of CRSwNP? Find out more about the role it plays in many patients.
Navigating your life with CRSwNP
CRSwNP symptoms can have a big impact on your everyday life. Find tips, tools and advice to help make life with CRSwNP a little easier.
Taking charge of your CRSwNP
Finding the best treatment for you begins with knowing your options. Find an overview of CRSwNP treatments.
References
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- Laidlaw TM, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2021; 9: 1133–1141.
- Teeling T, et al. Front Allergy 2024; 5: 1372919.
