Do a lot of people get nasal polyps?

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How common is it for somebody to get nasal polyps?

Answer 1

Allergies: Patients with upper airway allergies, e.g., hay fever, are prone to developing nasal polyps.

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Answer 2

Yes: Very common disorder.

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Answer 3

No: The incidence of nasal polyps in the US is about 4-5%.

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Answer 4

Usually no: Nasal polyps are often associated with allergies and cause nasal obstruction but are usually not painful.

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Answer 5

Usually not: Usually they cause nasal congestion, and loss of sense of smell. Pain is unusual unless the obstruction causes an infection or triggers migraine headaches.

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Answer 6

Rarely: Nasal polyposis is a benign inflammatory disease that arises from the lateral wall of the nose and usually causes nasal obstruction and if large enough causes anosmia (decrease in smell). These grape-like swollen tissues rarely if ever cause pain. If you have pain with nasal polyps, you may have sinusitis, which may be painful. See an ENT physician.

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Answer 7

Inflammatory masses: Generally in response to allergens like dust mites, pollen, animal dander; not pre cancerous in great majority of cases. Usually not true polyps as may be found in colon, uterus. Rx usually involves treating allergy inciters and response. Nasal steroids often used, saline spray, antihistmines, sometimes surgery. Get rid of dust collectors, e.g. Carpets, old books, etc. Got pets?-a bigger issue.

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