What Causes a Swollen Nostril?

Nasal polyposis is one of the common clinical diseases of ENT, it is the result of tissue edema caused by long-term inflammatory reaction of the nasal mucosa. The nasal passages and sinus bulge to the nasal cavity and sag to form polyps. The age of onset of nasal polyposis is mostly middle-aged, with men slightly higher than women. If nasal polyps are enlarged, they should be treated in time.

Swelling of nasal polyps

Nasal polyps are swollen

Nasal polyps is one of the common clinical diseases of otolaryngology. It is the result of tissue edema caused by a long-term inflammatory reaction of the nasal mucosa. 3. The sinus bulges to the nasal cavity and sags to form a polyp. The exact cause of nasal polyps is not clear. The age of onset of polyps is mostly middle-aged, with men slightly higher than women. Chronic infections and allergies are considered the main reasons.

Nasal polyps caused by inflammation are mostly caused by chronic nasal sinusitis with inflammatory secretions that irritate the mucous membranes at the openings of the sinuses such as the middle nasal passages, causing inflammatory changes to gradually form polyps. The increase in the volume of polyps will hinder the sinus ventilation and drainage, resulting in poor drainage of sinus secretions, aggravating sinusitis, which is a cause and effect of each other and forms a vicious circle. Nasal polyps can cause many complications such as

1. Persistent nasal congestion occurs in nasal polypoma. The cause of nasal congestion is because the capillaries in the nasal cavity are not flowing smoothly, which leads to nasal congestion due to swollen capillaries, diminished sense of smell, occlusive nasal sounds, snoring and mouth breathing during sleep.

2. If it is a mucoid polyp, the symptoms are a bit like peeling grape-like or fresh lychee-like flesh, the surface is smooth and translucent, pink, and there are thin bands from the middle nasal passage, which are soft to the touch.

3. The symptoms of nasal polyps are usually runny nose, headache, tinnitus, ear tightness, and hearing loss. Don't ignore it.

1, avoid spicy, alcoholic and other irritating food.

2. Nasal polyps are mostly secondary or complications of various nasal diseases, so it is necessary to actively treat various primary nasal diseases.

3. Usually use less mint and borneol preparations in the nasal cavity.

4. Patients with nasal polyposis should keep breathing fresh air during work and life.