Hi Rajat. Swelling may not necessarily be a problem. A polyp is a small benign growth that protrudes within the nasal cavity. Swelling from the outside may be due to inflammation. Allergies is one possible cause but so is an infection or even rubbing the nose excessively. It has to be assessed by a doctor who can physically examine it and then reach a diagnosis.

Hi Jole Ann. A polyp is not an allergy. It is a growth in the nasal cavity. Allergies may contribute to its development in the long term. It is likely there all the time although you may only find it is more of a problem during the cold and so on when the area becomes inflamed. See an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) who can advise you on whether it needs to be removed. It is not usually a serious condition but let the specialist advise you further.

Thank you

Hi Kooki

Short term use of corticosteroids is not associated with severe or long standing effects on most users. So your concern may be a little unfounded and should be discussed with both your doctor and pharmacist. You can read more about the actions and side effects of these drugs in this article on Corticosteroids. Surgery may also be a consideration at this point given that you have such serious symptoms related to the nasal polyps. Once again, speak to your doctor or consult with an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) for more advice.

Firstly I would like to thank you for the good advice here and a thank you for the advice in advance.

I too am 31 but have had my polyps for about 6 years. My local GP had told me what they were.

My symptoms are; loss of smell, congested nose, headaches and blood in my mucus.

My concern is that I don’t want to have steroids or kortizones in my body. But I’m concerned over the side affects of such medicines.

Do we know what such side affects are?

I’m always getting aches and get the pain when I touch my forehead and behind my eye, and it’s time I get rid of this. Why did it take me so long to action on? Fear from the drug? No medical and maybe because I was simply being crap.

I’d like to smell a woman’s perfume again now too!

🙂

advice would be great!

Thanks!

Kooki

Hi Jackiechan1986

If other therapeutic measures are not working, surgery is necessary. It is a common procedure which is fairly safe. A polyp is not cancerous (if it is a polyp) but it is a type of benign growth. Yes, there is the possibility that a polyp may recur. Ask your doctor to refer you to an ENT specialist (ear-nose-throat / otolaryngologist) if you are not seeing one at the moment.

This is not cancer right? Thats the one question that’s in my mind, and will the polyp return again, after the surgery?

Hi Tushar

It really depends on what you mean by growth – this is a broad term encompassing many conditions. You may be meaning a polyp or a protrusion from the bridge and it also depends which sinus is affected (not just the side but the location). Speak toy our ENT about your concerns. He/she will be better suited to advise you.