{"id":3652,"date":"2025-02-27T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T07:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprljamedical.dev-digitaldot.com\/polipi-u-nosu-uzroci-simptomi-lecenje\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T17:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T17:23:07","slug":"polyps-in-the-nose-causes-symptoms-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprljamedical.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/polyps-in-the-nose-causes-symptoms-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasal polyps \u2013 causes, symptoms, treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A persistent stuffy nose, a reduced sense of smell, and mouth breathing<\/em> may seem like a common cold, but when the complaints do not subside for days or weeks, the cause could be something more serious. A feeling of pressure in the face, frequent sinus infections, and snoring at night can be signs of a hidden problem that makes breathing difficult and impairs the quality of life. Although they often go unnoticed, nasal polyps can significantly affect daily functioning<\/strong>. What causes them, how can they be recognized, and what are the treatment options?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are nasal polyps and what do they look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nasal polyps are noncancerous, soft growths that form on the mucous membrane of the nasal passages or sinuses<\/em>. They often go unnoticed until they become large enough to cause issues with breathing and smell. They can be pale gray or white<\/strong>, with a smooth surface, and resemble a peeled grape or a hanging teardrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their size varies<\/strong>\u2014smaller polyps usually do not cause problems, while larger or multiple polyps can lead to a complete blockage of the airways.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A persistent stuffy nose and difficulty breathing may be signs of nasal polyps.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Why do nasal polyps form?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the exact cause of polyp formation is not fully understood, it is believed that chronic inflammation of the nasal and sinus mucous membranes plays a key role. Factors that can contribute to their development include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n