Nasal polyps are non-cancerous growths that develop in the nasal passages and sinuses. They are common in adults and more frequent in men. Nasal polyps can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, allergies, asthma, or chronic inflammation. They may cause symptoms like nasal obstruction, loss of smell, and mouth breathing. Complications can include sleep apnea or bleeding. Treatment involves nasal steroids, nasal irrigation, and sometimes surgery to remove the polyps. Surgical removal provides relief from nasal obstruction but polyps may return over time.

1. Nasal polypOPTHALMOLOGY & OTORINOLARYNGOLOGY NURSING DNC 206

2. ObjectiveIn the end of this presentation, students will able to…Understand the Definition of Nasal Polyp Know the Statistic / incidence of Nasal PolypList the Etiology/Risk factors Nasal PolypKnow the Clinical manifestations of Nasal Polyp Know the Complications of Nasal Polyp Know the Diagnostic tests of Nasal PolypKnow the Prevention of Nasal Polyp Explain the Nursing management of Nasal PolypKnow the Medical management of Nasal PolypKnow the Nursing care plan for Nasal PolypKnow the Prognosis of Nasal PolypExplain the Health Education for Nasal Polyp Summary

4. definitionNasal polyp…Non – cancerous growth (benign)Develop on the lining of the passages at sinusesGrowth : -small growth(may cause no problem) -big growth(cause many complications)Come in many sizes and shapes.(1998-2010 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER), 20th February,2009)

6. Common in adult.Rare in children.4 times are common in men than women.1 and 20 out of every 1000 people will develop Nasal Polyp.(www.mayoclinic.com/health/nasal -polyps/ds00498)incidence

7. pathophysiologyTriggering factorsViral infections, bacterial infections, allergies, fungus, chronic inflammation, asthma, chronic sinus infections, hayfever, sinusitis.Proliferation of fibroblastsAnd myoblastsAllows fluid to build up in the cells of nose and sinuses.Over time, as gravity pulls on these fluid- filled cells.Nasal polyp developed.

8. Etiology

9. Sinusitis Viral and bacterial infection

10. Allergic rhinitis(hayfever)Chronic inflammation

11. Allergic fungal sinusitisAsthma Allergies

12. Risk factors

13. Aspirin sensitivityAsthma Cystic fibrosisAllergic fungal sinusitis

14. Churg –Strauss SyndromeAge- common in adultFamily history

15. Clinical manifestationsRunny noseMouth breathingZ zzzSnoring Shape of face may change

16. Persistent stuffiness and facial discomfortDecreased/ no sense ofsmell and tasteNasal obstruction

17. ComplicationsObstructive sleep apnea

18. Altered facial structureBleeding

19. DIAGNOSTIC TESTs

20. CT Scan of Nasal cavityPhysical examination

21. Nasal endoscopicTest for cystic fibrosis

22. preventionsClean and humidify your home and surroundingUse nasal rinse or nasal lavagePractice good hygieneManage allergies and asthmaAvoid irritants

23. Medical/ surgicalmanagement

24. NASAL CORTICOSTEROIDFluticasone (Flonase.Veramyst)Budesonide (Rhinocort)Flunisolide(Nasarel)Prednisone (either alone or with nasal spray)

25. NASAL SPRAYTo reduce inflammationSurgicalmanagementPOLYPECTOMYRemoved using a small mechanical suction device or a microdebrider. ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERYProcedure to remove the nasal polyp Endoscopic Sinus surgery/ Polypectomy of the Nasal Polyp

26. nursingmanagement

27. Pre operative care of patient undergo Polypectomy.Physical examination.Taking vital signs as baseline data.Inform or explain to patient and family members about the procedure.Ensure the consent form is signed.

28. Make sure case note, blood result, and CT Scan film are ready.Ask patient to change his/ her clothes to OT gown.Shaving if necessary (moustache).Tell patient to stop taking medicine that can lead to severe bleeding. E.g aspirin.

29. Ask patient to fasting 6-8 hours before procedure.Ensure that patient has already past motion and urine.

30. Post operative care..Monitor patient’s vital signs properly.Observe any complications such as bleeding and infections.Administer analgesic drugs as prescribed by doctor.Inform doctors if any abnormalities detect. Examples : inflammation

31. Assess patient’s conditions ~ take patient’s level of pain. (pain scale)

32. prognosisRemoving the polyps makes easier to breath through nose.Nasal polyps can returnTreatment and surgery does not always improve lost sense of smell.

33. nursingCare plan

38. Health educationAdvise patient to compliant with medication given and not to take herbs that are not recommended by doctor.Follow up review~ condition of the nasal cavity after surgery done.~detect any infection or inflammation.

39. Avoid any irritants that can develop back the nasal polyps such as dust, infection, etc.Advice patient not to injured to the surgery area such as.. ~digging~blowing

40. Summary Nasal polyp is not a disease.It caused by many triggering such as viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and fungus.Nasal polyps are commonly developed in adult.The common causes of nasal polyp are aspirin sensitivity, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and allergic fungal infection.

41. Nasal polyps can manifest complications such as chronic sinus infection, bleeding, altered facial structures and others.Nasal polyps can return after surgery.

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