Symptoms Of Polyps In The Nose (Nasal Polyps)

Snoring

Snoring is another symptom most likely to occur if individuals have chronic sinusitis alongside nasal polyps. This can be a troublesome symptom to pinpoint, particularly if individuals live and sleep alone. When asleep, individuals are not aware of whether or not they are snoring. However, their partner might be. If their partner finds that they have suddenly developed a loud snore when they did not previously have one, there might be an underlying cause. This might be sinusitis and nasal polyps. Alternatively, it might be related to their respiratory system or overall sleep quality.

Snoring is a harsh or hoarse sound caused by airflow through relaxed tissues in the throat. When the air moves past these tissues, they vibrate, causing a sound to erupt. Most individuals snore at some point in their lives. However, sudden and ongoing snoring can be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

Loss Of Sense Of Taste

One of the more unusual symptoms of chronic sinusitis occurring alongside nasal polyps is a loss of the sense of taste. This does not tend to be permanent, but it can be confusing and potentially alarming. The reasoning behind the taste loss is the senses of smell and taste are intrinsically linked. When the nose is having trouble taking in and interpreting scents, individuals aren't able to taste foods as fully. The medical term for a decreased sense of taste is hypogeusia. If an individual completely loses their sense of taste, the medical term is ageusia.

Loss of taste is not always related to problems with the sense of smell. Some medications can decrease a patient's sense of taste as a side effect. In addition, it is normal for individuals to lose some taste bud sensitivity as they age. Thus, elderly individuals might find that they can no longer taste food as well as they used to. When the loss of taste is related to a loss of smell, individuals are likely to notice their nose is often stuffy or difficult to breathe through.