Nasal Polyps

About 20% of people with chronic sinus inflammation develop nasal polyps, which means roughly 2.4% of all adults deal with these obstructive growths. If oral steroids and nasal sprays aren’t controlling your symptoms, Bioinfusion Center offers specialized intravenous (IV) therapy options targeting the inflammatory pathways that cause polyps. Cindy Crosby, MSN, FNP, CCRN, CRNI, and the medical team provide targeted biologic infusions to reduce polyp size and restore your ability to breathe freely. Call the Farmington Hills, Michigan, office today to learn about advanced infusion therapies for nasal polyps or book a consultation online.

What causes nasal polyps to develop?

Nasal polyps form when the tissue lining your sinuses becomes chronically inflamed and swells into bulbous growths that block airflow. These polyps develop most commonly in people with chronic rhinosinusitis, where sinus inflammation persists for months or years.

The inflammatory process involves specific immune cells called eosinophils, which release proteins that damage sinus tissue and promote polyp growth. 

Several factors increase your risk of developing treatment-resistant polyps, including:

• Asthma
• Allergic fungal sinusitis or other chronic fungal infections
• Cystic fibrosis or primary ciliary dyskinesia
• Elevated blood eosinophil levels 

Since polyps physically obstruct your nasal passages, they can eliminate your sense of smell and taste. The constant inflammation also creates thick, discolored mucus that drains down your throat.

When should I consider infusion therapy for nasal polyps?

Many people live with nasal polyps for years, cycling through oral steroids, nasal sprays, and even surgery without lasting relief. Bioinfusion Center’s team recommends scheduling a consultation if your current treatments aren’t controlling your symptoms effectively.

You might be a candidate for biologic infusion therapy if you have moderate to severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps that interfere with sleep or daily life. These treatments work particularly well for people whose polyps result from elevated eosinophil levels in their blood or nasal tissue.

How do biologic infusions treat nasal polyps?

Bioinfusion Center offers targeted biologic medications like Nucala® (mepolizumab) that block specific inflammatory signals responsible for polyp formation and growth. These medications target interleukin-5, a protein that activates eosinophils and drives the chronic inflammation in your sinuses.

Biologic infusions work differently than oral steroids because they precisely target the immune pathways causing your nasal polyps rather than affecting your entire body. Patients typically receive these treatments every few weeks as part of a long-term management plan.

The team monitors your response closely and can adjust your treatment schedule based on polyp size reduction and symptom improvement. Many patients find that biologic therapy allows them to avoid repeated surgeries while maintaining better long-term symptom control.

Call Bioinfusion Center today to discuss whether biologic infusion therapy could help manage your nasal polyps or book an evaluation via the online scheduler today.