Nasal polyps are non-cancerous masses that develop in the lining of the nasal cavities and usually originate from the ethmoid sinuses. Often they can be seen with the naked eye inside the nostrils or they may even project from them.
Why do nasal polyps occur?
They grow, swell and occupy free spaces in the nose. Nasal polyps occur due to irritation and finally the reaction of the nasal mucous membrane to an inflammatory agent. Consequently, their appearance is most frequent in conditions characterized as chronic sinusitis.
Infections, allergies or any condition that causes long-term inflammation in the nose or sinuses can increase the risk of having nasal polyps.
Conditions often linked to nasal polyps include:
- Asthma.
- Aspirin sensitivity.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Dental infections.
- Lack of vitamin D.
- Having a family history of nasal polyps also might increase the risk.
What are the symptoms?
Usually, nasal polyps coexist with other diseases of the nose. The most common symptoms they cause are:
- Feeling “stuffy”
- Runny nose
- Postnasal discharge
- Nasal congestion
- Difficulty inhaling and exhaling
- Disturbances in smell and taste
- Breathing through the mouth
- Persistent headaches
- Facial Pain or pressure
- Pain in upper jaw teeth
- Itching in the eye area
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Nosebleeds
- Snoring
Management of nasal polyps
Therapy with Endoanasal Laser
In addition to the usual prescription medicines, EYiasis ENT center also provides alternative treatment methods with many beneficial effects. Α combination of holistic medicine with essential oils, and EY-LLLT are effective in managing the troublesome symptoms.
Acupuncture is an ancient and very effective treatment for diseases of the nasal cavities and sinuses. Immediate relief occurs, after a few acupuncture sessions, and patients feel a reduction in nasal congestion and significant relief from pain or pressure in the sinuses.
Acupuncture has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect on our body, thus helping to reduce inflammation in the sinus cavities and minimize pain levels. It also aids in the optimal flow of fluids through the body, so as result it can help break up and drain mucus from the nasal cavities.
Intranasal Laser therapy for Shrinking and Regulating Polyps
EY-LLLT for Nasal Polyps
Low Level Laser Therapy (EY-LLLT) is also applied to the holistic treatment protocol, as EY-LLLT has significant therapeutic benefits such as biostimulation, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects.
EY-LLLT treatment reduces and eventually eliminates nasal inflammation and nasal congestion. Furthermore, studies have shown that the anti-inflammatory effects of Laser EY-LLLT treatments are the same as the anti-inflammatory effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
In the case of nasal polyps, EY-LLLT causes the polyps to shrink and disappear, resulting in the improvement of nasal breathing, thus significantly reducing the symptoms of Nasal polyps.
Medical acupuncture in combination with Laser EY-LLLT are applied for the treatment of Nasal polyps, Chronic Sinusitis, Acute Sinusitis, olfactory disorders (anosmia-hyposmia) with excellent results.
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