How to differentiate between nasal polyps and turbinate hypertrophy
Disease description:
My nose feels blocked when I breathe, and my sense of smell is affected. I'm quite concerned. I've learned this might be due to nasal polyps or turbinate hypertrophy. How can I tell the difference between nasal polyps and turbinate issues?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Nasal polyps and nasal turbinate hypertrophy can generally be diagnosed based on symptoms and other methods. Since nasal polyps are tissues within the nasal cavity, they may be caused by allergic reactions and edema. When more nasal polyps develop, blockage may occur. Nasal polyps are a type of neoplasm triggered by allergic factors, genetic predisposition, and rhinitis. Turbinate hypertrophy is caused by rhinitis.
