the prevalence of nasal polyp in the population has been estimated to be 0.5 - 4% . it is noticed that nasal polyp could have a negative impact on the patient s quality of life and indubitably exert a substantial cost on the society . it is observed that , in some cases , complete cure may not be achieved and relapse can occur . in iranian traditional medicine ( itm ) , nasal polyp is called  bawaseer e anff  and itm offers several treatments for it . in this review article the definition , signs , symptoms , and treatments of nasal polyp in conventional and traditional medicine are investigated and compared . the canon of medicine of avicenna , liber medicinalis almansor of rhazez , tohfe khani , and makhazen altalim were studied for itm . the current common treatment for nasal polyp is by applying corticosteroids ( locally or orally ) and surgery . definition , signs , symptoms , and prognosis ( considering color , shape , consistency ) of nasal polyp are described in itm and its treatments ( depending on the kind of polyp and the time from its incidence ) are oral or local administration of drugs and using physical manipulations such as phlebotomy , leech therapy , and surgery . according to the same definition of nasal polyp and  bawaseer e anff  in the texts , a combination of traditional and conventional treatments could be helpful in order to reduce relapse , surgery indications , and usage of corticosteroids .
background : the prevalence of nasal polyp in the population has been estimated to be 0.5 - 4% . 
 it is noticed that nasal polyp could have a negative impact on the patient s quality of life and indubitably exert a substantial cost on the society . 
 it is observed that , in some cases , complete cure may not be achieved and relapse can occur . in iranian traditional medicine ( itm ) , nasal polyp is called  bawaseer e anff  and itm offers several treatments for it.methods:in this review article the definition , signs , symptoms , and treatments of nasal polyp in conventional and traditional medicine are investigated and compared . the canon of medicine of avicenna , liber medicinalis almansor of rhazez , tohfe khani , and makhazen altalim were studied for itm . 
 additionally , google scholar and pubmed were searched for conventional medicine.results:the current common treatment for nasal polyp is by applying corticosteroids ( locally or orally ) and surgery . 
 definition , signs , symptoms , and prognosis ( considering color , shape , consistency ) of nasal polyp are described in itm and its treatments ( depending on the kind of polyp and the time from its incidence ) are oral or local administration of drugs and using physical manipulations such as phlebotomy , leech therapy , and surgery.conclusion:according to the same definition of nasal polyp and  bawaseer e anff  in the texts , a combination of traditional and conventional treatments could be helpful in order to reduce relapse , surgery indications , and usage of corticosteroids .