Polyps are superfluous organisms growing on the mucosal surface of human tissues, which belong to a kind of benign tumor, nasal polyps are polyps growing inside the nose, which are common diseases of the nose, mostly seen in adults.
Nasal polyps are caused by metaplasia or chronic inflammation, such as chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa, or long-term stimulation of the sinuses by purulent secretions, causing congestion, swelling, venous stasis, increased exudation of the nasal mucosa, coupled with the role of bacterial secretion of toxins, also contributed to increased exudation of small blood vessels and increased mucosal edema, polypoid changes occur over time. In addition, some recessive genetic diseases can lead to cilia and mucosal dysfunction inside the nose, unable to resist and remove foreign bacteria, which can cause repeated infections of the nasal mucosa and cause nasal polyps in the long run.
After suffering from nasal polyps, patients may experience nasal congestion, excessive runny nose, and in severe cases, it may lead to smell impairment, headache, and even hearing loss. Nasal congestion is usually progressive and persistent; when the patient is accompanied by obstructive inflammation of the sinuses, it can lead to increased nasal secretions, i.e., excessive runny nose; when the polyp increases in size and causes blockage or damage to the olfactory area, it can cause olfactory disturbance; when the polyp involves the sinuses, it can cause headache and other symptoms. When the above symptoms appear, you need to seek medical attention in time, especially for patients with chronic rhinitis.