Nasal polyp is not a real tumor, and it is often the result of allergic reaction and nasal mucosal edema caused by chronic inflammation of sinus. If nasal polyps are not found for a long time and are not treated, the following symptoms will appear.
1, nasal congestion, with the increase of nasal polyps volume, nasal congestion will continue to increase, the sense of smell is not sensitive, can not smell.
2. Severe runny nose, accompanied by nasal itching, sneezing, and obstructive nasal sounds, sleep snoring and mouth breathing.
3, combined with sinusitis, nose, ears, face pain or headache, headache aggravated after bowing.
4. During the endoscopic examination, you can see a new "litchi-like" creature in the nasal cavity, which is white or pink.
If you have the above symptoms, you can go to the otolaryngology department. Diagnosis can be made through outpatient examination, and ct scan should be added to understand the scope of the lesion.
The treatment is mainly surgical resection and etiological treatment. The main problem of operation is recurrence. However, since 1990s, the introduction of nasal endoscope technology has provided a brand-new space for the treatment of nasal polyps, greatly reducing the postoperative recurrence rate.
For recurrent patients, ethmoid sinus opening or radical operation can be considered. It must be emphasized that postoperative follow-up and medication are of positive significance to prevent recurrence.
For the prevention of nasal polyps, we should pay attention to actively prevent and treat various chronic nasal diseases, such as epistaxis and paranasal sinuses, in order to prevent metaplastic polyps.
Strengthen body nutrition: Try to choose nutritious food, increase the intake of protein and vitamins, and a reasonable diet can enhance patients' disease resistance and contribute to the treatment of nasal polyps.
Develop good habits of work and rest: usually pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, and don't stay up late often. Often staying up late will reduce the body's immunity, aggravate the patient's condition, develop good work and rest habits, contribute to disease treatment, and effectively control the patient's condition development.
Eat more green leafy vegetables and fruits: It is good for patients with nasal polyps to eat more green leafy vegetables. Eating green leafy vegetables regularly can enhance physical fitness, expel harmful substances from human body, improve patients' immunity and enhance disease resistance.