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Suffering From Nasal Polyps, No Asthma. Family History Of Chiari Type 2. Symptom Of Chiari?
I was told by a clinic doctor today that I have nasal polyps, I am 28, quit smoking 10/31/2011, no asthma ,family history of arnold chiarri type 2 disease, I have many of the same symptoms my dad has but I am too afraid to get tested for it, could nasal polyps be a symptom of chiarri? (I know I am not spelling Chiarri correctly)
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
Hello I am Dr Ravinder Sharma ENT surgeon. Arnold Chiari has no relation with nasal polyposis. Nasal polyps usually have a allergic etiology. I hope this answers your question. Feel free to contact me if you require more information about it
with regards
Ravinder Sharma
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Ravinder Sharma
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