Nasal growth is not uncommon. It is mainly found in people who have a chronic disease such as rhinitis. In men, this type of neoplasm appears more often. Do not neglect polyps. Since in the future this can lead to the emergence of more complex pathologies. Due to polyps, free breathing is complicated. If no further treatment measures are taken, then a situation of blocking the nasal passages will arise. Also, the inflammatory process can begin due to blocking of the sinuses that are in the paranasal region.
What can cause a growth?
Nasal growth occurs for various reasons. But you should know that there are several stages of appearance.
- At the initial stage, a growth in the nose appears on top of the nasal septum. It does not cause any problems.
- In the second stage of the spread of polyps, the growth of connective tissue occurs. In this regard, breathing is difficult.
- At the last stage, the nasal passages are completely blocked. Then the patient cannot breathe through the nose.
When any infection appears on the nasal mucosa , the process of multiplication of microorganisms begins, which have a negative effect on the tissue. Namely, the upper layer of the mucous membrane can succumb to exfoliation. For a person, this is associated with sensations such as burning, a little stuffiness, and so on.
In addition, mucus production occurs. Further, the inflammatory process may begin. After the correct treatment of diseases has begun, recovery takes place 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.
Causes
In addition to the above reasons, there are a number of factors. Why does a growth appear in the nose of a person? 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 the personās nose.
- Allergic reactions of the body to various stimuli. For example, the flowering or hair of pets and more.
- If there are any defects associated with the septum in the nose, then due to improper breathing, the growth of the nasal mucosa can occur. And this will subsequently lead to the formation of polyps.
- Also, education data can be inherited. If relatives have a tendency of the body to polyps, then such a feature may be present in the next generation.
- An immunity reaction can lead to the formation of polyps in the nose.
- Young's syndrome is also the cause of the growth.
- Mastocytosis.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- A medicine that causes intolerance to 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 constantly has nasal passages, then this indicates that he has formed polyps. There are also a number of signs by which it can be understood that papilloma is present in the nose. These include:
- Difficulties with the respiratory process. Usually this is due to the fact that the nasal mucosa increases.
- If the patient has a runny nose with an admixture of mucus or pus, then this indicates the presence of infection in the human body. It also indicates the active functioning of the glands.
- Frequent sneezing suggests that the mucous membrane, which has grown, begins to tickle the cilia. They perceive it as an irritant.
- A person does not distinguish smells. Or does it very badly.
- If the patient has papilloma in the nose, then, as a rule, he begins to have headaches. They occur due to the fact that the brain is not provided with a normal supply of oxygen through the nose.
- The personās voice changes, as the nasal passages are blocked. This suggests that a white outgrowth appeared in the nose.
These symptoms are similar to colds in the human body. But there is a difference. It consists in the fact that a cold passes through a week and a half, but there are no polyps. If the above symptoms remain for a long time, then you should definitely contact a specialist who will inspect and prescribe the correct treatment.
It is also possible visual impairment, the appearance of edema under the eyes, and more.
How is this disease diagnosed when contacting the clinic?
How to diagnose that a person has polyps in his nose, treatment without surgery of which is not always effective?
Normal gundoshenie 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 diseases that can affect a personās voice. These include such ailments as sinusitis, adenoids. In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the doctor prescribes 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 such an examination as computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses. It is especially important to make it to those patients for whom the doctor prescribed surgery as a treatment method. The data that the doctor receives after tomography allows him to determine the area of āāremoval 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 the disease, there are other laboratory methods that allow you to determine an incomprehensible growth in the nose. These include:
- Microlaryngoscopy.
- Otoscopy
- Pharyngoscopy.
- Bacterial inoculation 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 the source of their education in the future should be excluded. The doctorās task is not only to remove, but also to prevent the formation of polyps.
For example, if it was revealed 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 measures 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 conducting operations of this type. We will consider them further. Now let's talk about treatment without surgery.
It is believed that rinsing with saline helps fight polyps. How to do it? First, a solution is prepared. For this, a teaspoon of salt is added to water (600 ml). With this solution, you need to wash your nose more often. The course of procedures should be discussed with the doctor.
Drop treatment with celandine
Drops and infusions with celandine also help in the treatment of polyps. To make such a product, plant juice is needed. It should be mixed with water in a ratio of 1: 1. In each morning, two drops of the drug should be instilled into each nostril. The course is a week. Then a break for 10 days.
After which you should conduct a weekly course. Then a break is made for the same period. Repeat a total of such a course with a break you need 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 commonly used. Its essence lies in the fact that polyps are removed by means of a loop or Lange hook. All neoplasms that are present are excised in one procedure.
- Endoscope as a means of removing polyps. This procedure is performed using pain relief. A camera is inserted through the nasal passage. The monitor displays a picture of the internal view. Next, polyps are removed. Thanks to the picture that the doctor sees on the screen, the removal occurs pointwise. Other tissues of the nose are not affected. Another positive point is that there are no scars on the surface.
- Removal of polyps by a shaver. This method of conducting the operation ensures that the doctor observes the internal structure of the nose on the monitor. It can be carried out both under normal anesthesia and under general anesthesia. This type of surgical intervention is considered the most sparing for the mucous membrane, it is most protected. After carrying out growths are not formed 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 hospital for such an operation. There are certain recommendations that must be observed by the patient. Namely, the patient should come to surgery on an empty stomach. After it is done, you need to go to the doctor to exercise control over the condition of the nasal mucosa. The patient is prescribed special aerosols to treat the mucosa. You should be aware that this surgical intervention does not remove tissue polyps.
Preventative measures
What should be done so that the growths in the nose of a person do not appear? It should be remembered that it is better to take preventive measures than to be treated for serious diseases later. If a person has a viral disease, you do not need to wait until it comes to a neglected form.
It is necessary to carry out measures to improve the body. An ordinary cold should also be treated, you do not need to think that it will pass by itself. Each organism has its own characteristics of the immune system, so it is better to take care of yourself and carry out appropriate treatment.
You should also monitor the nasal passages, carry out hygiene measures.