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.

How do members experience nasal polyps?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nasal polyps*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for nasal polyps*

Who has nasal polyps on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 12
30s 48
40s 70
50s 65
60s 48
70+ 30

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 96
Female 178