Nasal Polyps: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Nasal polyps grow in the lining of your nasal passage or Mucosa. It makes your mucosa red and swollen. Larger growth of polyps can block your nasal passages and lead you to breathing problems. Nasal polyps can also produce fluids that drip out on several occasions. Despite having some triggers, some people develop polyps without having previous nasal problems. If you’re suffering from a nasal problem such as nasal polyps, contact your doctor for nasal treatment.

Symptoms

Since polyps lack nerve sensation, you may not know that you have polyps until they grow big. Here are some symptoms of nasal polyps:

  • Runny nose

  • A sensation of blocking nose

  • Dripping of the excessive mucus through the back of your throat

  • Breathing problems

  • Nasal congestion

  • Sleep apnea

  • Snoring

Causes

The causes of nasal polyps aren’t fully understood. There are some cases where people develop polyps when there is no previous nasal problem. Some of the triggers are:

  • Asthma

  • Sinus infection

  • Hay fever

  • Sensitivity to anti-inflammatory drugs

If your symptoms last longer than 10 days and you experience trouble breathing, double vision, and swelling around your eyes, you should consider visiting a doctor.

Treatment Options

  • Medications

Anti-inflammatory medications can help you reduce the size of polyps and relieve other symptoms. Nasal steroids can also help you reduce the sensation of blockage.

Antibiotics are also an effective option in treating allergies caused by inflammation.

  • Surgery

When your symptoms aren’t going away, your doctor will recommend surgery. Surgery can completely remove the polyps. The surgery will largely depend on the size of your polyps.

When you have relatively smaller polyps, polypectomy is the surgical option to choose. When your polyps are larger, endoscopic sinus surgery is what your doctor will perform.

If your symptoms aren’t well controlled, talk to your doctor regarding any change in your Oklahoma nasal treatment plan.

Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, LLC has experienced ENT specialists to help you fix your diseases relating to your ear, nose, and throat. A comprehensive examination by our experienced physicians will help you determine the nature of your problem. Our mission is to provide high-quality and comprehensive healthcare. For more details, give us a call or visit us today.

**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of the patient-doctor relationship.

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