Nasal polyps are non-cancerous swellings that grow inside the nose.
Nasal polyps are soft, non-cancerous swellings inside the nose. They can narrow the nasal passages and affect breathing through the nose or the sense of smell.
No. A blocked nose or reduced sense of smell can have other causes. Clinical examination helps identify whether polyps are present. The term “polyp” here does not mean cancer, and symptoms alone do not show the size or extent of any polyps.

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