Most individuals with nasal polyps have chronic inflammation of the inner layers of the nasal cavity and sinuses. The main symptoms of nasal polyps are olfactory disturbances and interference with breathing.
Some individuals with small nasal polyps may not have any signs or symptoms, but will have some common symptoms such as a runny nose, this symptom may be chronic and the patient feels as if they have a cold. In some cases, the patient may find it difficult to breathe through the nose, which in turn can lead to sleep problems, and sometimes the patient may feel a constant feeling of mucus running down the back of the throat, after the nasal polyp is treated. Sense of smell problems may not return, and face pain and headaches may also occur during the illness.
If there are large nasal polyps or clusters of polyps, the patient’s nasal passages and sinuses may become blocked. This eventually causes symptoms of breathing difficulties. Nasal polyps are more common in men than in women. The disease can occur at any age, and usually people with nasal polyps do not experience any symptoms and need to be professionally examined to determine this. In some cases, nasal polyps may cause symptoms of sleep apnea.
The cause of nasal polyps is unknown, although a large number of cases have shown an association with non-allergic asthma, and it is important to pay attention to the humidity of the air and personal hygiene in daily life. There are many signs and symptoms of nasal polyps, and it is important to seek medical attention once the above symptoms appear.