Asthma
Patient-Centered Education and Care for Nasal Polyps (PEACE-NP)
PEACE-NP offers a free video series and a sinus visit checklist to give you the tools to work with your doctor and manage nasal polyps.
Understanding Nasal Polyps — A New Video Series
In our new video series, we ask experts to talk about different topics related to nasal polyps. Watch the recorded sessions below.
Part 1: Nasal Polyps Basics
In the first part of this series, Dr. Stella Lee and Dr. Tanya Laidlaw talk about the basics of nasal polyps. Learn what nasal polyps are, how they develop, and how they are diagnosed. This video is a great starting point if you are newly diagnosed or still learning about nasal polyps.
In the second part of the series, AAFA is joined by 2 allergists to talk about the standard treatments for nasal polyps. Learn more about nasal steroids, saline rinses, and oral steroids.
Dr. Tanya Laidlaw and Dr. Kathleen Buchheit walk through what to expect from each option, including benefits, techniques, and potential side effects. They also talk about when you might consider more advanced treatments (like biologics) or surgery.
In the third part of the series, AAFA is joined by 2 allergists to talk about advanced treatment options (biologic medicines) for nasal polyps.
Dr. Tanya Laidlaw and Dr. Kathleen Buchheit explain how biologics work and who may be a candidate for these options. They also talk about comorbid diseases, benefits and potential side effects of biologics, and the road to getting biologics.
Have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future video? Send your suggestions to us!
Sinus Visit Checklist for Nasal Polyps
Use this free, printable checklist before your next ear, nose, and throat (ENT) or allergy visit. It helps you track your symptoms, review your treatments, and prepare questions for your doctor. Bring it with you to make the most of your appointment.
About PEACE-NP
PEACE-NP is a new program designed to:
- Provide accessible, easy-to-understand education about nasal polyps diagnosis and management
- Help people communicate more effectively with their doctors
- Support people in managing their nasal polyps and sinus health
The program was developed by AAFA in collaboration with top nasal polyps experts at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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Dr. Tanya Laidlaw
Dr. Tanya Laidlaw is an allergist and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She works in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and serves as Director of its AERD Center. Dr. Laidlaw specializes in nasal polyps, asthma, and aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). Her work focuses on understanding what causes these conditions and finding better treatments for patients.
Dr. Kathleen Buchheit
Dr. Kathleen (Katie) Buchheit is an allergist and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She works in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and serves as Assistant Director of its AERD Center. Dr. Buchheit’s research focuses on understanding what causes nasal polyps and AERD. She leads an NIH-funded study on the role of B cells and plasma cells in these conditions and has published more than 80 research papers on these topics.Dr. Stella Lee
Dr. Lee is a rhinologist (doctor who specializes in nose and sinuses) and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. She serves as Chief of Rhinology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Lee specializes in inflammatory upper airway diseases, including chronic rhinosinusitis. Her research focuses on understanding different types of sinus disease, the impact of environmental factors on upper airway health, and finding new ways to treat chronic inflammation. Her work bridges basic science and clinical care to help improve outcomes for patients.
