Nasal polyps, a mass of soft, painless and non-cancer in the lining of the nose or sinuses's path . Polyps or clusters of grapes hung like drops of tears. They result from chronic inflammation caused by asthma, periodic infections, allergy, drug allergy or immune disorders particularly small Hstnd.hay may not have any symptoms. But larger masses or a group of polyps together can block your nasal passages or lead to breathing problems, loss of sense of smell, and recurrent infections. Nasal polyps can happen to anyone, but most often It is common in middle-aged people. Medication can be used to shrink or eliminate polyps, but sometimes surgery is needed to remove the polyp. Even after successful and effective treatments, nasal polyps may return..
Symptoms of nasal polyps
Inflammation of the lining of the nose and sinuses to the nasal polyps associated path that goes over 12 weeks. (Chronic sinusitis).However, one may have chronic sinusitis but not nasal polyps (Chronic sinusitis without polyps are more common ).
Polyps are growths of soft intangibles small so if you do not notice them. Just multiple or large polyps can block the nasal passages you.
Common signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps include: :
- Rhinorrhea
- Persistent stuffy nose
- Runny nose behind
- Reduction or lack of sense of smell
- Craniofacial Pain
- Pain in the upper teeth
- Pressure on the forehead and face
- Snort
- Itchiness around the eyes
Dr Behnam khorami