Insurance and Medical Coding Test Prep

Answer: D - A nasal polyp can obstruct the nasal passageway making it difficult to breathe. If this is the case, surgical removal of the nasal polyps may be necessary. They are normally benignant generally do not cause cancer in the patient. In addition, they are not large enough to change the shape of the nose or release histamines that cause allergic reactions, although they can develop as a result of chronic inflammation.