Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths that form in the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses, causing various symptoms like

nasal congestion, a blocked or runny nose, and reduced sense of smell or taste.
facial pain or pressure, post-nasal drip, and a feeling of pressure in the forehead or face
can also lead to breathing difficulties, frequent sinus infections snoring, and in some cases, a persistent cough or headaches.

Treatment for nasal polyps typically involves a combination of approaches to alleviate symptoms and reduce the size of the polyps:

Medications such as nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, or oral corticosteroids are commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation and shrink the polyps.
Nasal irrigation with saline solutions can help clear nasal passages and alleviate congestion.
In cases where medications are ineffective or if the polyps are large, surgery (endoscopic sinus surgery) might be recommended to remove the polyps and improve nasal breathing.

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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