Nasal Polyps non-cancerous growth in the nose that result from chronic inflammation in the lining of your nose or sinuses. The exact cause of Nasal Polyps is unknown although allergy, chronic infection and abnormal nose lining function have been associated with the formation.
Nasal Polyps can affect anyone. They most commonly affect adults older than 30 and are rare in children.
Symptoms
Small Nasal Polyps can usually be detected during routine nose endoscopy. They seldom cause significant problems. Larger Nasal Polyps however frequently present with the following symptoms:
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Nose blockage
Facial or forehead pain and discomfort
Loss of sense of smell
Foul smell from the nose
Ear blockage from obstruction of the tube that connects your nose to your ears
Very large polyps that are left untreated may even alter the shape of your nose. |
Medications are often effective in curtailing the growth of small Nasal Polyps. Surgery is however frequently required to remove larger growths. |