Diseases
nasal polyps
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Overview
Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They hang down like teardrops or grapes. They result from chronic inflammation and are associated with asthma, recurring infection, allergies, drug sensitivity or certain immune disorders.
Symptoms
- persistent stuffiness
- postnasal drip
- decreased or absent sense of smell
- a sense of pressure over your forehead and face
- snoring
Causes
- there's some evidence that people who develop polyps have different immune system responses and different chemical markers in their mucous membranes than do those who don't develop polyps.
Risk factors
- asthma, a disease that causes the airway to swell (inflame) and narrow
- aspirin sensitivity
- vitamin d deficiency, which occurs when your body doesn't have enough vitamin d.
Diagnosis
- blood test.
- nasal endoscopy.
- imaging studies.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is nasal polyps?
Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They hang down like teardrops or grapes. They result from chronic inflammation and are associated with asthma, recurring infection, allergies, drug sensitivity or certain immune disorders.
What are the symptoms of nasal polyps?
persistent stuffiness, postnasal drip, decreased or absent sense of smell, a sense of pressure over your forehead and face, snoring
What causes nasal polyps?
there's some evidence that people who develop polyps have different immune system responses and different chemical markers in their mucous membranes than do those who don't develop polyps.
Which medicines are used for nasal polyps?
dupilumab, fluticasone, mometasone, omalizumab
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