Nasal Polyps: Symptoms, causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Nasal Polyps
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What is Nasal Polyps?

• Nasal Polyps  are soft, tender, and
  non-cancerous growth that happens inside the
  nasal cavity. These hang from the nose lining
  (usually both nostrils) like tear drops resulting
  in a running nose, loss of smell, decreased
  taste, etc.The polyps can differentiate in size
  and may be yellowish or pink in appearance. Large
  polyps can cause further breathing difficulties
  and affect the patients smelling power. Nasal
  Polyps block sinus and cause infections.The
  disease seems to affect more than 10 million
  people per year in India alone. Nasal polyps are
  very common in men as compared to women and it
  can happen at any of the stage. People suffering
  from asthma, sinus, and allergies are more prone
  to develop the disorder.

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Causes of Nasal Polyps

• However, the prime cause of nasal polyps is not
  clearly known, most of the cases are linked to
  non-allergic asthma. Some of the most probable
  causes include
• Swelling or nasal inflammation.
• Fluid build-up in the interstitial spaces.
• Appearance of nasal polyps near the sinus
  openings.

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Risks associated with Nasal Polyps

• The main risk factors are
• Aspirin sensitivity.
• Rhinitis/Rhinosinusitis.
• Cystic fibrosis.
• Age.
• Genetic or hereditary factors.

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Prevention

• In order to prevent the disease from occurring,
  one should take care of the following things
• Avoiding allergies.
• Keeping your nose clean and unblocked.
• Having a diet that prevents the formation of
  polyps.
• Regular usage of nasal sprays.

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How is nasal polyps diagnosed?

• A nasal polyp cannot be seen with a naked eye.
  It will be visible with the help of a lighted
  instrument called otoscope or nasoscope.
  Following are the procedures required to diagnose
  the disease
• Endoscopy
• CT Scan
• MRI Scan
• Allergic Tests

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Symptoms of Nasal Polyps

• People suffering from nasal polyps develop
  chronic inflammation of the nasal passage lining,
  and sinuses (chronic sinusitis). Clusters or
  large polyps obstruct the nasal passage. The most
  common symptoms are
• Running nose
• Stuffy or blocked nose
• Post-nasal drip feeling of mucus running down the
  throat
• Loss of smelling power which may not improve even
  if polyps are treated
• Loss of taste
• Pain in the face, and headache
• Snoring
• Itchiness around the eyes
• Sleep apnea
• Double or blurred vision

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