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Nasal polyps (NP) are most prevalent in asthma with aspirin hypersensitivity. Genetic factors are implicated in neutrophilic NP diagnosed in cystic fibrosis and ciliary disorders. Appropriate treatment of NP may result in the improvement of asthma control. NP in asthmatics are more frequently resistant to therapy.
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Świerczyńska, M., Niżankowska-Mogilnicka, E., Szczeklik, A. (2010). Nasal Polyps and Lower Respiratory Tract Relationship. In: Önerci, T., Ferguson, B. (eds) Nasal Polyposis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11412-0_13
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