Nose polyps are most common in men rather than women it is developed in the lining of the nose it is soft or painless. It is associated with asthma, recurring infections, allergies, drug, and weak immune systems. It is most common in adults. The person who is suffering from nasal polyps facing a breathing issue and lost the sense of smell. If you want to consult with an ENT specialist in Lahore through InstaCare.
What are the symptoms is you are suffering from this condition?
Some patients with small polyps facing no signs or symptoms but the large polyps patients facing the problem like a blockage. The most common symptoms of this condition are given below:
1. Felling sensation that blocks your nose.
2. Runny nose
3. Nasal stuffiness
4. Nasal congestion
5. Postnasal drip
6. Reduce the sense of smell
7. Facing the problem during sleeping
8. Snoring
9. Feeling pressure on the forehead or face
10. Itchiness around the eyes
11. The patient has an allergy to fungal sinusitis or cystic fibrosis
Having these symptoms is the sign of Nose polyps, so if you are suffering from these symptoms consult with the best ENT specialist in Karachi through InstaCare.
What are the risk factors that cause Nose polyps?
Infections and allergies increase the risk of nasal polyps. There are some conditions mention below that can be connected to this condition.
1. Asthma causes swelling and narrows your airway
2. Allergies like runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness.
3. Sensitivity with Aspirin
4. Churg Strauss syndrome
5. Allergic to airborne fungi
6. Churg-Strauss syndrome
How would you diagnose and treat this condition?
Diagnosis
If you facing the symptoms of running nose, reducing smell, feeling pressure on the head, itchiness around the eyes then consult with the best ENT specialist. The Doctor asks you about the symptoms then suggest you these test which is given below:
1. In the Nasal endoscopy, the test doctor inserted the small camera in the patient nose for the diagnosis.
2. In the CT scan test doctor diagnosis the abnormalities linked to chronic inflammation.
3. In the skin prick allergy testing in which doctor checks for immediate allergic reactions.
Treatments
The treatment of polyps includes medication and surgery it is important because that reduces the size of polyps. Treatments are given below:
1. The doctor suggests you use steroid spray or nose drops which reduce the size of polyps.
Is there is any Side effects of Steroids spray?
Side effects of Steroids spray are given below:
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Nose bleeding
2. Doctors also prescribe the tablets along with a nasal spray. Tablets shrink the polyps.
Is there is any Side effects of Steroids tablets?
Yes, the Side effects of Steroids tablets are given below:
- Weight gain
- Increase blood pressure
3. Polypectomy is the most common surgical procedure for polyps. It is only used when the size of polyps is large. During surgery, the polyps cut into small pieces by using micro-telescopes and surgical instruments.
What are the preventative that reduce the chance of developing Nasal polyps?
1. Control asthma and allergies.
2. Avoid tobacco, smoking, chemical fumes, and dust that contribute to irritation or swelling in your nose.
3. Wash your hand because it is the best way to protect against viral infections that cause inflammations.
4. Use a humidifier help to improve the flow of mucus and prevent blockage and inflammation.
Conclusion
If you want to consult with the best ENT specialist in Pakistan, book an appointment through InstaCare or you can call helpline number: 0310 0002273 for assistance to find the right professional for your concerns.
