Symptoms Of Polyps In The Nose (Nasal Polyps)

Runny Nose

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A runny nose can sometimes be a sign of nasal polyps. However, it can also be an indicator of many other conditions. The nose runs when excess mucus forms in the throat and nose. In normal circumstances, the nose can produce about a quart of mucus a day. However, when an individual is fighting an infection, the mucus becomes thicker and more prominent. The purpose of mucus is to trap and kill viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders to keep them from causing or worsening an infection. Runny noses can occur when individuals are infected by nearly any illness, particularly respiratory diseases. Individuals may get them if they have a sinus infection, allergies, the flu, or a cold. If a patient's nose runs for more than three weeks, it may be serious enough to cause nasal polyps.

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