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Overview

Anon-cancerous growth that form inside the nose. It is usually a painless condition. Large growths can lead to breathing problems and loss of sense of smell.

Symptoms

If you’re experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

The patient may not be aware of the presence of polyps. Large polyps or multiple polyps may block nasal passages.

The common symptoms include:

  • Runny nose
  • Nasal congestion
  • Sneezing bouts
  • Breathing throught the mouth
  • Headache or facial pain
  • Snoring
  • Reduced sense of smell
  • Loss of sense of taste
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Causes

  • The exact cause is not known. It develops when the mucosal lining of the nose or sinuses is inflamed. Evidence suggests that people with polyps have a different immune response and chemical markers compared to normal people.

– The risk factors include:

  • Asthma
  • Recurring infections
  • Allergic fungal sinusitis
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Aspirin sensitivity