Nasal Polyps
ENTOverview
Nasal polyps are benign, mostly non-cancerous growths in the nose or sinuses. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, loss of smell, impaired taste, postnasal drip, and runny nose. They usually appear as sac-like, painless protrusions, often occurring in both nostrils.
Symptoms
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Reduced sense of smell
- Head fullness
- Nasal voice
Treatment
Management focuses on medications such as intranasal corticosteroids. Large polyps or those unresponsive to medication may require endoscopic sinus surgery, with standardized follow-up afterward.
Dietary advice
Eat a light diet, drink plenty of water, and avoid spicy foods and known allergens.