Question 1

do i have nasal polyps or swollen turbinates?

Accepted Answer

See ENT: for endoscopic exam. An ENT should be able to differentiate between polyps and turbinates with a proper exam.

Question 2

can you tell me about nasal polyps or swollen turbinates?

Accepted Answer

Different Things: Nasal turbinates are long protrusions of tissue inside your nose that extend from front to back.  Everyone has them.  In allergies they can swell leading to stuffiness and congestion.  This can also occur when you are sick.  Nasal polyps are fluids filled sacs that grow in the nose and sinuses and are most often caused by airborne allergens or aspirin allergy.  The may need surgery.

Question 3

how to differentiate between nasal turbinates and nasal polyps?

Accepted Answer

Look: The turbinates are firm,normal structures easily visualized by ENT exam.
Polyps more commonly are floppy, pedunculated, , protruding abnormal,structures

Question 4

how well does xhance work for turbinate hypertrophy? i can't find anything online regarding it's use for turbinate hypertrophy only for nasal polyps?

Accepted Answer

: yes it is only used for nasal polyps.

Question 5

can duonase help in treating nasal turbinate hypertrophy and nasal polyps?is duonase similar to nasonex (mometasone)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Duonase is a combo topical antihistamine and nasal steroid, hence "duo." It is certainly helpful for enlarged turbinates due to allergy. Also nasal steroids are used routine for nasal polyps. However, polyps really should be managed under ENT care. They often require oral steroid burst treatment and/or surgical removal. Also consider Singulair (montelukast) and allergy testing.

Question 6

will surgery for nasal polyps make my nose look smaller?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : Only if the polyps are so big they are in your nostrils bulging them outward. Otherwise there will be no change in the bony or cartilaginous parts of your nose.

Question 7

nasal polyps can cause nose bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nasal polyps can bleed. You should consider an ENT evaluation and possible removal of the polyps.

Question 8

i blew my nose and 3 pieces of hard rubbery feeling substance came out. is it nasal polyps, what is it? is this harmful? attached pic to account.

Accepted Answer

Inspissated mucus: The most likely rubbery substance that you could blow out of the nose is inspissated (dried) mucus.  It is extremely rare and I have never seen a patient blow out a nasal polyp.  The rest of your question can only be answered by looking at your nose.  Any other symptoms?  A blood clot is a conceivable other possibility.

Question 9

been experiencing these symptoms for over a month though my nose seems to be mostly congested on the right side and when i try to blow it nothing comes just feels clogged wondering if these symptoms are normal with nasal polyps ?

Accepted Answer

URT symptoms: May have sinusitis / allergies - pollen mold or food- with or without reflux so would follow up with doc/ urgent  care as you may benefit from treatment  with antihistamines and possible antibiotics.  as well as reflux meds if that is a factor ( you can reflux at night when sleeping  and in the AM are all congested- elevate head of bed -also check for food allergies like milk products f/u /w / doc

Question 10

what's best home remedy for gagging from post nasal drip ? can you also have nasal polyps even if you breathe fine though nose. 2 years had pnd

Accepted Answer

Xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sugar and breaks up biofilm in the body.  That's where germs mulitply.  It is found in a nasal spray called xlear (pronounced "clear") and in chewing gum called spry.  Pleasant tasting too!  Stay w/your doctor also.  Peace and good health.

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How to differentiate between nasal turbinates and nasal polyps?

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How well does xhance work for turbinate hypertrophy? i can't find anything online regarding it's use for turbinate hypertrophy only for nasal polyps?

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Can duonase help in treating nasal turbinate hypertrophy and nasal polyps?is duonase similar to nasonex (mometasone)?

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Will surgery for nasal polyps make my nose look smaller?

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Nasal polyps can cause nose bleeding?

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I blew my nose and 3 pieces of hard rubbery feeling substance came out. is it nasal polyps, what is it? is this harmful? attached pic to account.

A member asked:

Been experiencing these symptoms for over a month though my nose seems to be mostly congested on the right side and when i try to blow it nothing comes just feels clogged wondering if these symptoms are normal with nasal polyps ?

A member asked:

What's best home remedy for gagging from post nasal drip ? can you also have nasal polyps even if you breathe fine though nose. 2 years had pnd

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