2. Nasal polyps are one of the few nose issues that
cause serious
Inflammation, problems with breathing and block the
passages and airways in the nostrils.
They are essentially fleshy swellings, and can develop
in the lining of the sinuses or the nose.
3. Nasal polyps may vary in size. The can be small
and unnoticeable, and cause no problems, but they
can also be large and block the airways in the nose.
They also vary in color, from yellowish brown to
pink.
4. Their shape is usually in the form of a teardrop.
Once they start growing, nasal polyps take the form
of a grape.
5. Diagnose Nasal Polyps
Once you start noticing symptoms (runny nose,
swelling around the eyes, inflammation in the
nostrils, trouble breathing and similar) you should
visit a doctor for a proper diagnose.
6. There are few ways doctors can diagnose your nasal
polyps.
Those include: endoscopy, or inserting an
endoscope in the nostrils.
Endoscope is a tube with a small camera at the end,
and can record everything in the nose, including
nasal polyps.
7. - Computer tomography scan is used as a last
resort, since it emits radiation.
- Skin prick allergy test is performed when small
drops of agents are pricked into the skin.
The agents that usually cause allergies are pricked
into the upper back or on the forearm.
8. If there are signs and symptoms of allergy after 15
minutes, the test is positive and you are diagnosed
with nasal polyps.
Prevention and Precaution
The best way to avoid getting nasal polyps is to do
as much as possible to prevent them.
9. There are many things you can do to prevent nasal
polyps.
First of all, improve your immune system, as polyps
usually develop due to chronic infections such as flu,
cold, and other sinus infections and respiratory
illnesses.
10. Another way to prevent nasal polyps is to get plenty
of sleep, and allow the body to rest so it can fight
illnesses and infections.
Exercise is another way to improve the immune
system.
The more you exercise, the healthier you are.
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