Symptoms Of Polyps In The Nose (Nasal Polyps)

Postnasal Drip

Postnasal drip occurs when an individual's body produces more mucus than usual and when the mucus runs down the back of the throat instead of the nose. If polyps are blocking an individual's nose, they might experience higher levels of postnasal drip. This is because the mucus does not have any other way to exit their sinus cavities. Mucus is always running down the back of the throat in some capacity. However, individuals usually do not notice it. This is because the substance mixes with saliva and is easily swallowed. The production of excess mucus is when the dripping becomes noticeable.

Postnasal drip is not always a sign of nasal polyps. However, if individuals are experiencing postnasal drip for long periods, especially without an accompanying runny nose, there may be a blockage in their nostrils. Postnasal drip is most commonly associated with respiratory and sinus conditions like the flu, colds, sinus infections, and allergic reactions. In children, it can also occur when an object has become stuck in the nose and led to a blockage.

Frequent Nosebleeds

Frequent nosebleeds can be a sign of nasal polyps, especially if chronic sinus problems accompany them. If an individual's nose has begun bleeding more often after a few weeks of nasal inflammation, it is a good indicator of polyps. Nosebleeds are not often indicators of serious medical issues, but patients should pay attention if they start getting nosebleeds more frequently than they have in the past. The nose has multiple blood vessels located near the surface of both the back and front of the nose. These blood vessels are very fragile, which means that they can break and cause bleeding easily.

It is common for adults and children between three and ten years old to experience nosebleeds. When the condition is related to nasal polyps, it tends to occur because polyps have caused one or more blood vessels to break. With anterior nosebleeds, the blood vessels at the nose's front break, causing blood to flow through the nostrils. Posterior nosebleeds occur when vessels at the back break, causing blood to flow down the back of the throat. Some posterior nosebleeds are dangerous.