Nasal polyps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月8日 · Nasal polyps are painless growths inside the nose or the hollow areas inside the bones of the face, also known as sinuses. Nasal polyps aren't cancer. Small nasal polyps might not cause symptoms.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding nasal polyps
2019年10月29日 · Because nasal polyps are soft and don't cause pain, most people don't know they have them until the polyps grow large enough to block the nasal airway. That triggers symptoms such as a persistent stuffy and runny nose, decreased sense of smell and taste, sinus pressure and thick nasal drainage.
Nasal polyps - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月8日 · A diagnosis of nasal polyps starts with symptoms, a medical history and a physical exam. Tests to diagnose nasal polyps might include: Nasal endoscopy. This involves using a narrow tube with a lighted lens or tiny camera to look at the inside of the nose. Imaging studies. CT scans can show the size of polyps deep in the sinuses and where they ...
Nasal polyps: Unassuming growths with a powerful effect
2023年9月18日 · Nasal polyps can develop at any age but are most common in young and middle-aged adults. What are the common symptoms of nasal polyps? A person can have nasal polyps and not know it, especially small ones.
Chronic sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
An infection, growths in the sinuses, called nasal polyps, or swelling of the lining of the sinuses can cause chronic sinusitis. Symptoms might include a blocked or stuffy nose that makes it hard to breathe through the nose and pain and swelling around the eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead.
Nasal and paranasal tumors - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月24日 · Signs and symptoms of nasal and paranasal tumors can include: Difficulty breathing through the nose. Frequent headaches. Loss of the sense of smell. Nosebleeds. Discharge from the nose. Facial swelling or pain. Watery eyes. A sore on the roof of the mouth. Vision problems. A lump in the neck. Difficulty opening the mouth. When to see a doctor
Nasal polyps - Mayo Clinic
Nasal polyps are soft growths on the lining of the nose or the spaces inside the nose, known as sinuses. Nasal polyps aren't cancer. Nasal polyps often occur in groups, like grapes on a stem.
Nonallergic rhinitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年3月14日 · Nasal polyps. These are soft growths that form on the tissue that lines the inside of the nose. Polyps also can form on the lining of the spaces inside the nose and head, called sinuses. Polyps are caused by swelling, also known as inflammation. They're not cancer. Small polyps might not cause problems.
What is aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)?
2024年11月6日 · Finding AERD is possible if you have all three of these things: asthma, nasal polyps, and respiratory problems when taking aspirin or NSAIDs. When it's not clear whether you have a problem taking aspirin or NSAIDs , your health care provider may do an aspirin challenge called desensitization.
Anyone have a polyp in one nostril? - Mayo Clinic Connect
2023年11月8日 · I definitely do not want to scare you but I have one as well and was told that nasal polyps in one nostril could be cancerous. This is why I am in a panic. I promise you I will let you know what the ENT tells me after he sees my MRI and checks me by looking inside my nose.