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Nasal polyps

Nasal are growths within the nose or . Symptoms include trouble breathing through the nose, loss of smell, decreased taste, post nasal drip, and a runny nose. The growths are sac-like, movable, and non-tender, though face pain may occasionally occur. They typically occur in both nostrils in those who are affected. may include and broadening of the nose.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

  • ·Trouble breathing through the nose, loss of smell, decreased taste, post nasal drip, runny nose, facial pressure, nasal congestion

Causes — why it happens

  • ·Unclear

How it's found

  • ·Looking up the nose, CT scan

Treatment

  • · nasal spray, ,

Complications

  • ·, broadening of the nose
Plain-language summary adapted from Wikipedia. Not medical advice.