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Understanding Nasal Polyps – Part 1: Nasal Polyps Basics

In our new video series: Understanding Nasal Polyps, we ask top experts, Dr. Stella Lee and Dr. Tanya Laidlaw, to talk about the basics of nasal polyps. In the first part of this series, you will learn about:

• What nasal polyps are
• Symptoms and diagnosis of nasal polyps
• Conditions that can occur with them
• Types of doctors who treat nasal polyps
• Treatment options

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Understanding Nasal Polyps – Part 2: Standard Treatment Options

In our new video series: Understanding Nasal Polyps, top experts talk about the basics of nasal polyps. In the second part of the series, AAFA is joined by experts Dr. Tanya Laidlaw and Dr. Kathleen Buchheit to explore treatment options for nasal polyps. Treatment options discussed include:

• Nasal rinses
• Intranasal corticosteroids
• Oral steroids
• Biologics
• Surgery

Learn about the benefits, techniques, and potential side effects of these treatments, as well as when to consider biologics or surgery.

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Understanding Nasal Polyps – Part 3: Biologic Treatment Options

In our new video series: Understanding Nasal Polyps, top experts talk about the basics of nasal polyps. In the third part of the series, AAFA is joined by experts Dr. Tanya Laidlaw and Dr. Kathleen Buchheit to explore biologic medicines for nasal polyps. They explain:

• What biologics are
• Who can take them
• How they are given
• What biologics are approved for nasal polyps
• Tips and tricks for using biologics

Learn about the comorbid diseases, benefits and potential side effects of biologics, and the road to getting biologics.

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​Biologics 101

Navigating the world of biologics can be complicated. But it doesn’t have to be! If you’ve tried treatments for your asthma, food allergies, eczema, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), or nasal polyps without success and wonder if biologics are right for you, watch our educational webinar on biologics. AAFA and Jessica Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN presented important information on the topic:

• What is a biologic?
• Administration/delivery methods
• Roadmap to getting a biologic treatment
• Insurance coverage and prior authorization
• Financial assistance
• Practical tips (reminders, storage, self-injections, travel)

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Breathe, Finally: Practical, Proactive Approaches to Receive Personalized Care for Your Nasal Polyps

Learn about the latest recommendations for managing nasal polyps in this webinar, hosted by AAFA and Medlive. Topics discussed during this webinar include:

• Other conditions that commonly occur with nasal polyps
• Deciding between surgery, biologics, and other treatment options
• How to know if treatment is working
• What your choices are if treatment is not working

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Can’t Smell Your Coffee Because of Nasal Polyps? Let’s Fix That!

Watch now on demand ^[7]! If you have been diagnosed with nasal polyps and still cannot smell, you are not alone. During this educational webinar with Medlive, an expert panel discussed include.

• Why smell loss happens with nasal polyps
• When to see an ENT or allergist
• What questions to ask your doctor
• How treatments like biologics are helping some people smell again
• Practical tips for navigating treatment and tracking your symptoms

Is Your Asthma, Eczema, EoE, COPD, or CRSwNP Difficult to Control? Make Yourself Heard

Watch now on demand ^[9]! Conditions like asthma, eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD), COPD, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), or nasal polyps – also known as chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) – often happen together. This is because they’re part of a group called type 2 inflammatory disease. Learn about the connection between these diseases and how they can impact each other. Topics discussed include: 

• What are atopic diseases?
• How do atopic diseases influence each other if you have more than one? 
• Which specialty doctors care for people with atopic diseases? 
• Who will coordinate your care? 
• Care transition from pediatric to adult care 

Taking Charge to Breathe Easier: Strategies to Address Nasal Polyps

Find out how to take a more active approach to managing your nasal polyps and work with your doctor to improve treatment. Topics discussed during this webinar hosted by AAFA and Medlive include:

• The symptoms of nasal polyps
• Treatment options for nasal polyps
• Talking with your doctor to reduce time to diagnosis and improve access to treatment

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