Nasopharyngeal polyps impact your cat's breathing. The polyps obstruct the passage of air so affected cats usually develop a distinctive snorting sound as they breathe. Secondary bacterial infections can develop due to the blockage and accumulation of secretions.

Dec 15, 2023 · Nasopharyngeal polyps in cats are benign (non-cancerous), inflammatory masses in the ears or throat. They usually occur in kittens under a year old—of any breed or gender. The appearance of a polyp in a cat’s ear usually originates in the middle ear cavity or eustachian tube.

Nasal polyps are benign fleshy growths that develop in the nasal passages of cats. Nasal polyps are most frequently observed in young cats. The signs of nasal polyps often mimic an upper respiratory infection, however, these signs may persist with little response to medical therapy.

And if it’s a young cat —between eight months and one year of age or so—the veterinarian may well suspect the presence of a nasopharyngeal polyp, a noncancerous mass of tissue in the upper respiratory tract that develops most frequently in kittens or very young cats.

Apr 24, 2007 · Naso-pharyngeal polyps (nasopharyngeal polyps, otopharyngeal polyps, inflammatory polyps, middle ear polyps) are the most common masses that are seen in the external ear canal in cats. They are benign growths that can be seen in the back of the cat’s throat, the middle ear, and above the soft palate.

Feline inflammatory polyps are pedunculated benign fibrous masses that are infiltrated with inflammatory cells. Also known as nasopharyngeal, otopharyngeal, or middle ear polyps, these masses are most commonly found in cats younger than 2 years of age.

These polyps typically arise from the middle ear and extend through the auditory (Eustachian) tube into the nasopharynx. Occasionally they may arise from the auditory tube or throat lining. The cause is unclear but may be related to chronic (longterm) inflammation.

Apr 20, 2021 · Polyps are a benign overgrowth of tissue, commonly impacting a cats ears or throat. We look at the signs and treatment for polyps in cats.

Jan 11, 2024 · Inflammatory polyps are benign growths that can occur in the ear and nasal passage of cats. Here are the signs of polyps, removal surgery options, and more.

Nasopharyngeal polyps are benign, fleshy, inflammatory masses found in the nose, nasopharynx (above the soft palate), middle ear, and/or external ear canal. They occur mainly in cats and less frequently in dogs. In dogs, they usually extend into the ear canal rather than the back of the throat. The exact cause of polyps is unknown.