What is nasal polyps?
Nasal polyps are painless non-cancerous growths in the nasal passages or sinuses and are associated with chronic inflammation of the sinuses. Large polyps can cause nasal congestion, loss of sense of smell, and increase risk for infection. Treatment includes nasal steroids and sometimes surgery.
How do members experience nasal polyps?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nasal polyps*
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Top treatments taken by people for nasal polyps*
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Who has nasal polyps on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 45 | |
| 40s | 72 | |
| 50s | 70 | |
| 60s | 50 | |
| 70+ | 31 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 98 | |
| Female | 180 |
Talk to people with nasal polyps
310
310
members say they have this condition