Nasal Polyps Symptoms
Nasal polyps are non-cancerous growth along the nasal mucosa. The nasal mucosa is the wet lining of your nose that humidifies and filters the air you breathe. In case of an allergy, the nasal mucosa swells and turns red, and sometimes produces a thin fluid. If the irritation is prolonged, the nasal mucosa might develop a polyp. The most common symptoms of nasal polyps include the following: 1. Runny nose As earlier stated, when the nasal mucosa is irritated, it swells, turns red, and starts producing some thin fluid. When nasal polyps develop, it increases the frequency leading to a running nose. You might easily confuse this with common colds. 2. Persistent congestion Remember, nose polyps are growths along the nasal mucosa. Anything along the inner lining of your nose can easily block your nose making it hard to breathe. This might even cause some sleeping problems. 3. Postnasal drip As your nasal mucosa produces excess and thin mucosa, some of it might slip back into your throat. This is what is referred to as postnasal drip. So, a nasal Polyps patient will most likely experience these drips. 4. Loss of sense of taste and smell Nasal Polyps patients also complain of decreased ability to appreciate the full flavor of foods.