Nasal Polyps - Health Tips
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Nasal Polyps
Overview
Nasal polyps are growths of mucosal tissue within the nose that can block nasal passagesor sinuses.Most nasal polyps start to grow near the ethmoid sinuses at and start to fill up empty space. Nasal polyps can grow large enough to block sinuses and the nasal airway, resulting in recurrent episodes of sinusitis and difficulty breathing through the nose.
Nasal Polyp Symptoms
People with nasal polyps may experience chronic nasal congestion that has lasted for months or years. Other symptoms include mouth breathing, a sensation of the nose being obstructed, loss of smell, and a runny nose.
Headaches and pain are not usually symptoms of nasal polyps but may arise if there is a sinus infection.