Ailments & Conditions

Nasal Polyps: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments & Prevention

Symptoms of Nasal Polyps

Symptoms vary depending on the sizes of the nasal polyp. Small size polyps are often asymptomatic without any signs. However, when they become larger in size, you would experience the fowling symptoms:

  • Stuffy nose sensation (nasal congestion)
  • A runny nose (nasal drainage)
  • Postnasal drip
  • Loss of smell (anosmia)
  • Loss of taste
  • Headaches
  • Sinus pain or pressure
  • Sinus-related toothaches
  • Nosebleeds
  • Snoring

If these nasal polyps continue to grow without proper treatments, it could result in:

  • Frequent asthma attacks in people with asthma
  • Recurrent sinus infections
  • Sleeping troubles like sleep apnea [2]