Nasopharyngeal Polyps

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General information on Nasopharyngeal Polyps

Nasopharyngeal polyps are an upper respiratory condition. Nasopharyngeal polyps are small benign tumors that form in the upper respiratory and block the tube at the back of the throat in the pharynx causing a middle ear infection. These tumors can also form directly in the middle ear or in the ear canal. Depending on where the nasopharyngeal polyps form determines the symptoms that the affected cat will experience. Should the polyps form in the pharynx or in the middles ear, it is likely that an ear infection will develop affecting the cat’s balance and sense of hearing. Should the polyps from in the ear canal, an ear infection may also be present along side with discharge. These ear infections that occur due to the nasopharyngeal polyps may subside with antibiotics, but never completely resolve. There is no known cause, but is believed to be caused by an underlying viral condition along with an inflammatory process. Nasopharyngeal polyps are unique to cats. Young cats are primarily affected by this condition.

Symptoms of Nasopharyngeal Polyps

Some of the symptoms of nasopharyngeal polyps may be: ear infections, difficulty breathing, snoring, discharge from the ears accompanied by an odor, pain, difficulty hearing, and difficulty balancing. Some signs of ear infections and difficulty balancing may be: head tilting, walking low to the ground, unsteady gait, and holding the head as still as possible.

Treatments for Nasopharyngeal Polyps

The treatment for nasopharyngeal polyps is the surgical removal of the polyps.

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