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Polyps
People who suffer from nasal and sinus polyps are frequently very uncomfortable and may feel as though they have a cold much of the time. These patients also are more likely to suffer from allergies. Symptoms of nasal polyps include:
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Nasal congestion
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Decreased sense of smell and/or taste
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Recurrent sinus infections
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Sneezing
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Profuse nasal drainage
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Facial pain
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Nasal obstruction
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Itchy eyes
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If your doctor suspects you may have nasal or sinus polyps, he or she may recommend an endoscopic examination. This is a simple and painless office procedure in which your physician uses a tiny tube with a camera at the end to look up into your nose and sinuses. Computer tomography (CT) scans may help to identify the precise location of nasal polyps.
Note: Although nasal and sinus polyps are rare in children, they should be taken very seriously. Any child with nasal and sinus polyps should be screened for cystic fibrosis, Kartagener's syndrome, and allergic fungal sinusitis.
To learn more about nasal polyps, visit www.sinusinfocenter.com.
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