Nasal Polyps (नाक के पॉलीप्स) नाक या साइनस (sinus) की soft, painless, benign growths होती हैं।
- यह condition अक्सर chronic inflammation के कारण होती है।
- Polyps आमतौर पर both nostrils में develop होते हैं।
- छोटे polyps symptomless हो सकते हैं, लेकिन बड़े polyps breathing, smell और sinus infections प्रभावित कर सकते हैं।
Nasal Polyps क्या हैं (What are Nasal Polyps)
- Benign, teardrop-shaped growths
- Develop in lining of nasal passages or sinuses
- Usually soft, non-cancerous, and painless
- Associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, asthma, allergies
Nasal Polyps कारण (Causes of Nasal Polyps)
1. Chronic Inflammation
- Chronic rhinosinusitis
- Long-term irritation in nasal lining
2. Allergic Conditions
- Asthma
- Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
3. Infections
- Recurrent bacterial or fungal sinus infections
4. Genetic Predisposition
- Cystic fibrosis patients often develop nasal polyps
5. Other Conditions
- Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)
- Immune system abnormalities
Nasal Polyps लक्षण (Symptoms of Nasal Polyps)
- Nasal congestion / blockage
- Loss of smell (anosmia)
- Runny nose / post-nasal drip
- Facial pressure or pain
- Snoring or sleep disturbances
- Frequent sinus infections
- In severe cases, difficulty breathing through nose
Symptoms depend on size and location of polyps।
Nasal Polyps कैसे पहचाने (Diagnosis of Nasal Polyps)
- Physical Examination – nasal endoscopy to visualize polyps
- CT Scan / MRI – assess size, extent, and sinus involvement
- Allergy Tests – to check for underlying allergic causes
- Blood Tests – in case of associated systemic disease (like cystic fibrosis)
- History of Symptoms – chronic congestion, smell loss, recurrent infections
Proper diagnosis essential for effective treatment planning।
Nasal Polyps इलाज (Treatment of Nasal Polyps)
1. Medications
- Intranasal corticosteroids (fluticasone, mometasone) to reduce size
- Oral corticosteroids for severe inflammation
- Antihistamines if allergies present
- Antibiotics for secondary infections
2. Surgical Treatment
- Endoscopic sinus surgery to remove polyps if medications fail
- Restore nasal airflow and sinus drainage
- Surgery does not prevent recurrence, often combined with medical therapy
3. Supportive Measures
- Saline nasal irrigation
- Avoid allergens and irritants
- Humidified air for nasal passages
Early medical management often prevents surgery requirement।
रोकथाम (Prevention)
- Manage allergies and asthma effectively
- Treat sinus infections promptly
- Avoid nasal irritants (smoke, dust)
- Regular nasal hygiene and saline rinses
- Follow prescribed medication regimen
सावधानियाँ (Precautions)
- Do not ignore persistent nasal blockage or smell loss
- Complete full course of nasal sprays
- Regular follow-up after surgery to monitor recurrence
- Seek immediate care if severe facial pain, vision changes, or high fever
FAQs (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न)
Q1. Nasal polyps cancerous होते हैं?
नहीं, nasal polyps usually benign होते हैं, लेकिन rare cases में further evaluation जरूरी है।
Q2. क्या polyps हमेशा surgery से हटाने होंगे?
नहीं, छोटे polyps medications से control हो सकते हैं। Surgery केवल medication-resistant या severe cases में।
Q3. क्या polyps दोबारा grow कर सकते हैं?
हाँ, recurrence common है, इसलिए long-term follow-up और steroid sprays recommended हैं।
Q4. कौन high risk में है?
Asthma, allergic rhinitis, cystic fibrosis, chronic sinus infections वाले लोग।
निष्कर्ष (Conclusion)
Nasal Polyps (नाक के पॉलीप्स) chronic inflammation और allergies से होने वाले benign growths हैं।
Early diagnosis, corticosteroid therapy, nasal hygiene और surgical intervention when required से breathing, smell और sinus health maintain किया जा सकता है।
अगर किसी को persistent nasal blockage, loss of smell या recurrent sinus infections हो, तो तुरंत ENT specialist से consultation जरूरी है।