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Nasal Polyps

nasal polyps

Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps can grow anywhere in the lining of the nose or sinuses. They often grow where the sinuses open into the nasal cavity. Small polyps may not cause any problems. Large polyps can block your sinuses or nasal airway. Nasal polyps are not cancer. They seem to grow due to long-term swelling and irritation in the nose from allergies, asthma, or infection. Steroid nasal sprays are usually the first line of treatment, but if that's not effective, some need surgery.

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FAQs about Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are non-cancerous growths in the nasal passages or sinus lining. They can cause various symptoms, including nasal congestion, runny nose, loss of smell or taste, and snoring. This FAQ section aims to answer some common questions about nasal polyps, including how they are diagnosed, how they can be treated with medication or surgery, and how they can be prevented from recurring.

  • What causes nasal polyps?

    Doctors don't know exactly why people get nasal polyps. However, you're more likely to get them if you have:

    • A lot of sinus infections
    • Asthma
    • Allergies, especially an allergy to aspirin
    • Family members with nasal polyps

  • What are the symptoms of nasal polyps?

    You may have no symptoms, but if you do, they may include:

    • Stuffy nose
    • Runny nose
    • Sneezing
    • Trouble smelling things

  • How do doctors treat nasal Ppolyps?

    Doctors first treat nasal polyps with:

    • Corticosteroid nasal sprays

    If the sprays don't work, doctors may give you corticosteroid pills.

    If the corticosteroid treatments don't work, or the polyps are severely blocking your nose, doctors may do surgery to take out the polyps.

    To prevent nasal polyps from coming back, doctors may have you keep using a corticosteroid nasal spray.


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