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Apart from the early signs mentioned above, there are other symptoms that must be
noted. These include:
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A post nasal drip which gives the feeling that there is some mucus flowing
down at the back of your throat.
• Some people experience a change in their voices
• Because the openings of the sinus will be blocked, one might start to
experience facial pain.
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Although this happens in very rare cases, at times, when the polyps are not
attended to, they might begin to exert pressure on the nerves that are
responsible for sending vision signals to the brain. As a result, the affected
person might experience blurred vision on a frequent basis.
ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS
Nasal polyps are often associated with other conditions. Some of these conditions
are mentioned below:
Asthma
According to statistics, on average, 30% of people who suffer from nasal polyps are
asthmatic. Asthma is best defined as the inflammation of airways. Examples of
symptoms associated with asthma include; wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and
breathlessness.
Sinusitis
This condition comes about when the sinuses become inflamed as a result of factors
such as infections and allergies. However, in most cases, this condition is caused by
viral infections.
Hay fever
Hay fever is triggered by certain allergens such as dust and pollen
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