A growth in the nose is not uncommon. It mainly occurs in people who have a chronic disease such as rhinitis. In men, this type of neoplasm appears more often. Polyps should not be neglected. Since in the future it can lead to the emergence of more complex pathologies. Polyps make breathing difficult. If in the future you do not take any measures for treatment, then there will be a situation of overlapping of the nasal passages. An inflammatory process may also begin due to blockage of the sinuses that are located in the paranasal region.
What can cause a build-up?
A growth in the nose occurs for various reasons. But you should be aware that there are several stages of emergence.
- At the initial stage, the growth in the nose appears on top of the nasal septum. At the same time, it does not cause any special problems.
- At the second stage of the spread of polyps, connective tissue grows. This makes breathing difficult.
- At the last stage, the nasal passages are completely blocked. Then the patient cannot breathe through the nose.
When anyinfections on the nasal mucosa begins the process of reproduction of microorganisms that have a negative effect on the tissue. Namely, the upper layer of the mucous membrane can be flaked off. For a person, this is associated with sensations such as burning, a little congestion, and so on.
In addition, mucus is produced. Further, the inflammatory process can begin. After the correct treatment of diseases is started, recovery occurs after 10 days.
Therapy should not be neglected. Since this can lead to a complication associated with damage to the nasal mucosa. The fact is that the body begins to fight, and the mucous membrane grows, polyps appear.
Reasons
In addition to the above reasons, there are a number of other factors. Why does a growth appear in a person's nose? The reasons may be as follows:
- Inflammatory processes in the body that are chronic.
- If a person constantly catches a cold, then this can also cause polyps in a person's nose.
- Allergic reactions of the body to various irritants. For example, flowering or pet hair and so on.
- If there are any defects in the nose associated with the septum, then due to improper breathing, an overgrowth of the nasal mucosa may occur. And this will lead to the formation of polyps in the future.
- Education data can also be transmitted viainheritance. If relatives have a tendency of the organism to polyps, then this feature may be present in the next generation.
- Immune response can lead to nasal polyps.
- Young's syndrome is also the cause of the growth.
- Mastocytosis.
- Fibrosis of a cystic nature.
- Any drug that causes intolerance in the body, such as aspirin.
How to determine the presence of polyps in the nose?
In those people who suffer inflammation of the nasal mucosa for a long time, the risk of their occurrence increases significantly. If the patient's nasal passages are constantly blocked, then this indicates that polyps are forming in him. There are also a number of signs by which you can understand that there is a papilloma in the nose. These include:
- Difficulties with the respiratory process. This is usually due to the fact that the nasal mucosa is enlarged.
- If a patient has a runny nose mixed with mucus or pus, then this indicates the presence of an infection in the human body. It also indicates the active functioning of the glands.
- Frequent sneezing indicates that the mucous membrane, which has grown, begins to tickle the cilia. They perceive her as an irritant.
- Man does not distinguish smells. Either does it very badly.
- If a patient has a papilloma in the nose, then, as a rule, he begins to have pain in the head. They occur due to the fact that the brain is not provided with normaloxygen through the nose.
- The voice of a person is changing, as the nasal passages are clogged. This indicates that a white growth has appeared in the nose.
These symptoms are similar to cold manifestations of the human body. But there is a difference. It lies in the fact that a cold goes away in a week and a half, but no polyps. If the above symptoms persist for a long time, then it is imperative to contact a specialist who will examine and prescribe the correct treatment.
Visual deterioration, puffiness under the eyes, etc. are also possible.
How is this disease diagnosed when contacting a clinic?
How to diagnose that a person has polyps in the nose, the treatment without surgery of which is not always effective?
The usual gooning of a person should be the reason for his appeal to a medical institution. Especially if this happens over a long period of time. In addition to polyps, there are a number of other diseases that can affect a person's voice change. These include ailments such as sinusitis, adenoids. In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the doctor prescribes to the patient a procedure such as rhinoscopy. This examination reveals minor growths of the inner lining and a hard growth in the nose.
To accurately diagnose the patient's condition, he should undergo an examination such as computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses. It is especially important to make it for those patients for whom the doctor has prescribedsurgery as a method of treatment. The data that the doctor receives after tomography allows him to determine the area of removal of formations with great accuracy. There are cases when the patient does not have the opportunity to undergo computer diagnostics. Then it is recommended to take an x-ray.
Other methods
In addition to the above methods for diagnosing a disease, there are other laboratory methods that allow you to determine an incomprehensible growth in the nose. These include:
- Microlaryngoscopy.
- Otoscopy.
- Pharingoscopy.
- Bacterial seeding of secretions that form in the nose.
It is necessary to identify the cause of the appearance of polyps. This is an important point. Since it is necessary to exclude the source of their formation in the future. The task of the doctor is not only to remove, but also to ensure that no more polyps form.
For example, if it turned out that the cause of the appearance was an allergic reaction of the body, it is necessary to exclude the interaction of a person with an allergen. Or take steps to prevent an allergic reaction.
Saline treatment
What to do if there are polyps in the nose? Treatment without surgery is prescribed, but it is not always effective. In the case when it does not help a person, he should remove the polyps surgically. There are several options for this type of operation. We will consider them further. Now let's talk about treatment without surgery.
It is believed thatrinsing with saline helps fight polyps. How to do it? First, a solution is prepared. To do this, a teaspoon of s alt is added to water (600 ml). With this solution, you need to rinse your nose more often. The course of procedures should be discussed with the doctor.
Treatment with celandine drops
Drops and infusions with celandine also help in the treatment of polyps. To make such a remedy, you need the juice of a plant. It should be mixed with water in a ratio of 1:1. Two drops should be instilled into each nostril in the morning. The course is a week. Then a break is made for 10 days.
Followed by a weekly course. Then there is a break for the same period. Repeat this course with a break in total five times.
Surgical method
If there is a growth in the nose on the septum, how to treat it through surgery?
- Polypotomy. This method of surgical intervention is one of the most frequently used. Its essence lies in the fact that polyps are removed by means of a loop or hook Lange. All neoplasms that are present are excised in one procedure.
- Endoscope as a means of removing polyps. This procedure is performed using anesthesia. A camera is inserted through the nasal passage. The internal view image is displayed on the monitor. The next step is to remove the polyps. Thanks to the picture that the doctor sees on the screen, the removal occurs pointwise. This does not affect other tissues of the nose. Another positive point isthat no scars remain on the surface.
- Removal of polyps with a shaver. This method of carrying out the operation provides observation by the doctor of the internal structure of the nose on the monitor. It can be carried out both under ordinary anesthesia and under general anesthesia. This type of surgical intervention is considered the most gentle for the mucous membrane, it is protected as much as possible. After carrying out, the growths do not form again.
- Laser removal of polyps. The laser can be used on an outpatient basis. In this case, a person does not have to go to the hospital for such an operation. There are certain guidelines that the patient must follow. Namely, the patient should come to the operation on an empty stomach. After it is done, you need to go to the doctor to control the condition of the nasal mucosa. The patient is assigned special aerosols for the treatment of mucous membranes. You should be aware that this surgery does not remove polyp tissue.
Preventive measures
What should be done to prevent growths in a person's nose? It should be remembered that it is better to take preventive measures than to be treated later for serious diseases. If a person has a viral disease, there is no need to wait until it comes to a neglected form.
It is necessary to take measures to improve the body. The common cold should also be treated and should not be thought to go away on its own. Each organism has its own characteristics of the immune system,therefore, it is better to take care of yourself and provide appropriate treatment.
You should also monitor the nasal passages, take hygiene measures.
