Signs And Symptoms Of Nasal Polyps

Postnasal Drip

Mucus always runs down the back of the throat to some degree. No one tends to notice it! Until there is an issue, of course. Specifically, until there is postnasal drip. Postnasal drip occurs when there is excess mucus and instead of it running out of the nose, it runs down the back of the throat. The excess is what makes this noticeable! It is often worse when nasal polyps are present, since blocked nasal passages prevent mucus from leaving in any other way. Postnasal drip is also a product of sinus infections, which can also indicate the presence of polyps in the nose.

Runny Nose

A runny nose is fairly similar to postnasal drip. Both involve excess mucus being produced! The biggest difference is the fact the excess mucus in a runny nose runs, yes, out of the nose! It is also important to note a runny nose due to nasal polyps is also normally connected to another issue, such as a sinus infection. When fighting an infection, mucus becomes thicker and much more noticeable. A runny nose that lasts for three weeks or longer is a significant sign of nasal polyps. A runny nose for one day is not. This is an important distinction!