Overview

Nasal polyps are common in young adults. Nasal polyps are painless growths in the nose or sinuses that are not cancerous. Small nasal polyps might not cause symptoms. Larger growths, or groups of nasal polyps, can block the nose. They can cause breathing problems, anosmia, and infections.

Causes

The exact cause of nasal polyps remains unknown. The development of nasal polyps is influenced by various factors, including existing health conditions,

• Asthma 

• Allergic rhinitis 

• Chronic sinus infections or sinusitis 

• Cystic fibrosis 

• Hypersensitivity to certain NSAIDs

• Genetics.

Symptoms

Small polyps in the nose may not present with any symptoms. However, if they develop, one may experience symptoms like 

• Nasal congestion 

• Rhinorrhea 

• Headaches 

• Loss of taste and smell 

• Nosebleeds 

• Postnasal drip 

• Sinus pressure

• Snoring. 

Larger polyps can block nasal passages, leading to asthma, sinus infections, sleep disorders, and difficulty breathing.

Ayurvedic View

Nasa arshas- Prakupita dosha namely kapha, vata does vitiation of twak( skin), mamsa (muscle tissue), and meda (fat tissue) after reaching nasal (nose), formation of swelling resembling mamsa ankura (muscular protuberance) of different size, this is a nasal polyp, which does not undergo suppuration, but causes nasal obstruction. Ayurveda way of approach is to bring dosha back to a balanced state, help in the building of immunity, and reduce the symptoms by ayurvedic panchakarma treatment and local treatment done to the nose.

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