Foreign Bodies in the Nose

Foreign objects in the nose are common in children and can occasionally occur in adults:

Symptoms may include nasal pain, foul odor, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing through the affected nostril, or bleeding from the nose.

Objects like small toys, beads, food, or tissue can become lodged in the nose, causing discomfort and irritation.

Seeking medical attention is crucial for safe removal, as attempts to remove the object at home can push it deeper or cause injury.

ENT surgeons typically use specialized instruments or suction to safely remove the foreign object from the nose.

Complications such as infection or damage to the nasal tissue may arise if the foreign object is not promptly and properly removed.

Symptoms

Nasal polyps are associated with irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the lining of your nasal passages and sinuses that lasts more than 12 weeks (chronic sinusitis).

However, it’s possible to have chronic sinusitis without nasal polyps.

Nasal polyps themselves are soft and lack sensation, so if they’re small, you may not be aware you have them. Multiple growths or a large polyp may block your nasal passages and sinuses.

Common signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps include:

A runny nose
Persistent Stuffiness
Postnasal Drip
Decreased or absent sense of smell
Loss of sense of taste
Facial pain or headache
Pain in your upper teeth
A sense of pressure over your forehead and face
Snoring
Frequent Nosebleeds

Risk Factors

Any condition that triggers long-term irritation and swelling (inflammation) in your nasal passages or sinuses, such as infections or allergies, may increase your risk of developing nasal polyps.

Conditions often associated with nasal polyps include:

Asthma, a disease that causes the airway to swell (inflame) and narrow
Aspirin sensitivity
Allergic fungal sinusitis, an allergy to airborne fungi
Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that results in abnormally thick, sticky fluids in the body, including thick mucus from nasal and sinus linings
Churg-Strauss syndrome (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis), a rare disease that causes the inflammation of blood vessels
Vitamin D deficiency, which occurs when your body doesn’t have enough vitamin D

Your family history also may play a role. There’s some evidence that certain genetic variations associated with immune system function make you more likely to develop nasal polyps.

Nasal polyps can cause complications because they block normal airflow and fluid drainage, and also because of the long-term irritation and swelling (inflammation) underlying their development.

Potential complications include:

Obstructive sleep apnea: This is a potentially serious condition in which you stop and start breathing frequently during sleep.
Asthma Flare-Ups: Chronic sinusitis can worsen asthma.
Sinus Infections: Nasal polyps can make you more susceptible to sinus infections that recur often.

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