What are the symptoms of nasal polyps in children?

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Nasal polyps usually occur on both sides, and are more common in adults. The nasal polyps in the posterior part of maxillary sinus usually originate from the anterior wall of maxillary sinus and protrude from the posterior nostril, especially in children. When children have nasal diseases, they need to go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid causing more serious diseases. Parents can also make a preliminary diagnosis of nasal polyps according to the symptoms observed after children have nasal problems, so what are the manifestations of small nasal polyps. Now let me explain to you:

What are the symptoms of nasal polyps in children?

Stuffy nose: stuffy nose, blocked nasal airflow, occlusive nasal sounds, and snoring are the most common initial symptoms of nasal polyps in children. When this happens, parents need to carefully distinguish, do not mistakenly think it is a cold to ignore, do not cause attention.

Increased nasal discharge: mucus is also a common symptom, secretion is sticky or sticky purulent, the amount can be more or less, but often not clean. It is necessary to understand that stimulation can cause the surface damage of nasal mucosa and epithelial abscission. It can make fibroblasts proliferate and secrete stem cell factor, which can promote the differentiation and growth of mast cells. Nasal polyps begin with lung cold, and have lung heat over a long period of time. They are stagnated for a long period of time. They are persistent, wet and turbid, and thick after irrigation.

Olfactory dysfunction: long term obstruction of nasal polyps affects the olfactory area of the upper nasal meatus to sense odor. Over time, olfactory dysfunction will appear. Some patients have headaches. For nasal polyps protruding to the nasopharynx, because they often block the eustachian tube, there will be symptoms of secretory otitis media, hearing loss, low-frequency tinnitus, etc., long-term patients with nasal polyps may also cause asthma.

matters needing attention

Long must let the child adhere to physical exercise, enhance physical fitness, improve the body's ability to adapt to adverse conditions, usually must pay attention to personal hygiene, drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.