Nasal polyps
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What is nasal polyps?
Nasal polyps are painless non-cancerous growths in the nasal passages or sinuses and are associated with chronic inflammation of the sinuses. Large polyps can cause nasal congestion, loss of sense of smell, and increase risk for infection. Treatment includes nasal steroids and sometimes surgery.
Common symptoms reported by people with nasal polyps
Treatments taken by people for nasal polyps
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Compare treatments taken by people with nasal polyps
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Got a question about living with nasal polyps? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has nasal polyps on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 109 say nasal polyps is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 13 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 23 | |
| 60s | 19 | |
| 70+ | 46 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 8 | |
| 20-29 years | 2 | |
| 30-39 years | 5 | |
| 40-49 years | 5 | |
| 50-59 years | 4 | |
| 60-69 years | 2 | |
| 70+ years | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 71 | |
| Female | 166 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 104 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 3 |