History
In principle, polyps of the nose take a benign course. In about 90% of the patients, the symptoms are initially eliminated or at least significantly improved by surgery.Unfortunately, polyps of the nose and paranasal sinuses tend to occur again and again (recurrences). Therefore, a consistent follow-up treatment is absolutely necessary, which includes the use of nasal sprays containing cortisone and good nasal care. This can significantly reduce the risk of recurrence.
Prophylaxis
Especially if you have already had polyps in your nose or sinuses, it is important to follow some rules to reduce the risk of recurrence. Diseases that are associated with an increased risk of nasal polyps (asthma, allergies, cystic fibrosis) should be recognized in time and treated appropriately. In addition, if nasal polyps are suspected, a doctor should always be consulted so that therapy can be initiated quickly if necessary.
Nasal polyps in children
The presence of nasal polyps is usually a diagnosis that is made mainly in adults. When children suffer from nasal polyps, there is usually a disease that promotes the development of these growths. In particular, these are usually metabolic diseases such as cystic fibrosis, also known as cystic fibrosis, or a functional disorder of the cilia on the mucous membrane of the nose (primary ciliary dyskinesia).
For example, about one third of children who suffer from cystic fibrosis due to a genetic defect develop nasal polyps in the course of their lives. The therapy for children is no different from that for adults. In most cases, surgical removal is performed when the polyps obstruct breathing or cause other symptoms.
In children, it is especially important to exclude an underlying disease if it is not known. Thus, the occurrence of polyps in the nose in children can be a first indication of the existence of another disease. Indications that a child suffers from nasal polyps can be, for example, early childhood snoring, a nasal voice and in extreme cases breathing problems.
