Best Way to Cure Nasal Polyps without Surgery
Nasal polyps grow in inflamed tissue of the nasal mucosa. The mucosa is a very wet layer that helps protect the inside of your nose and sinuses and humidifies the air you breathe. During an infection or allergy-induced irritation, the nasal mucosa becomes swollen and red, and it may produce fluid that drips out. With prolonged irritation, the mucosa may form a polyp. A polyp is a round growth (like a small cyst) that can block nasal passages. Although some people can develop polyps with no previous nasal problems, there’s often a trigger for developing polyps. These triggers include: chronic or recurring sinus infections asthma allergic rhinitis (hay fever) cystic fibrosis Churg-Strauss syndrome sensitivity to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or aspirin There may be a hereditary tendency for some people to develop polyps. This may be due to the way their genes cause their mucosa to react to inflammation. Polyps can grow large enough to block yo