Nasal Polyps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment by ENT Specialist in Navi Mumbai

By Dr. Archana Jhawar | ENT Specialist in Navi Mumbai (Vashi & Koparkhairne)

Kopakhairne Navi Mumbai for ENT Specialist

Nasal Polyps – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Do you often feel your nose is blocked and you breathing through your mouth? 

This could be nasal polyps, soft tissue growth in the nose and sinuses, Dr Archana Jhawar, senior ENT specialist in Navi Mumbai, offer expert care for nasal polyps using accurate diagnosis and treatment.

What is Nasal Polyps?

Nasal polyps are soft grape like swellings that grow from the lining mucosa of your nose or sinuses. It usually occurs because of chronic inflammation, infection or allergy. Polyp is non cancerous but they can cause serious discomfort and complications if ignored.
Untreated Polyps can cause –

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What Causes Nasal Polyps?

Polyps are usually caused by:

Chronic sinus infections  

Allergic rhinitis

  • Sensitivity to aspirin
  • Dust, smoke, or pollution exposure
  • Cystic fibrosis (rare)

Who Is at Risk of developing nasal polyps?

Nasal polyps are more common in:

Common Symptoms of Nasal Polyps

  • Constantly blocked nose or stuffy nose
  • Decreased or lost sense of smell (anosmia)
  • Mouth breathing or snoring
  • Frequent sneezing, runny nose
  • Postnasal drip or repeated throat clearing
  • Headaches or heaviness around the eyes
  • Frequent sinus infections

Types of Nasal Polyps

Ethmoidal Polyps
  • Arise from ethmoid sinuses
  • Multiple and on both sides
  • Becasue of long-standing allergies
Antrochoanal Polyp
  • arise from the maxillary sinus
  • Single and one-sided
  • In children or young adults 

How Are Nasal Polyps Diagnosed?

At our clinics in Vashi and Koparkhairne, Navi Mumbai diagnosis is done through:

Can Nasal Polyps Be Treated Without Surgery?

Medical treatment of nasal polyp is the first step to control the infection and temporary relief from the symptoms, but usually polyps grow in size and ultimately need to be removed by surgery.

Symptomatic Treatment of nose polyp 

Surgery for nasal polyp in Navi Mumbai

We offer expert treatment of nasal poly at our clinic in Navi Mumbai . For details about surgery, visit our page  Nasal Polyp Surgery

Dr. Archana Jhawar for polyp treatment in Navi Mumbai ?

24+ years of ENT experience and expertise in endoscopic nasal surgery
Accurate diagnosis, Personalized treatment plans
Consults at Clinics in Vashi and Koparkhairne, Navi Mumbai.

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FAQs – Nasal Polyps

No, nasal polyps are benign (non-cancerous).
They can, especially if the underlying cause (like allergy) isn’t controlled. We guide long-term care.
Regular nasal rinses, allergy control, and avoiding pollution help reduce your risk
If you’re not getting better with sprays or medicine, and symptoms persist, surgery may be advised.

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