Guide to Preventing Nasal Polyps

Looking for natural remedies for nasal polyps? Head to the kitchen! Many common foods – from mushrooms and turmeric to apples and sweet potatoes – are naturally rich in nutrients that help keep your nasal passages healthy and polyp-free. Here we have compiled a handy online guide to help our readers to prevent and treat nasal polyps naturally with the healing power of food.

Nasal polyps are hard bumps or swellings that occur on the inside of the nose. They can affect either one nostril or both nostrils. Nasal polyps are non-cancerous, but they may cause breathing problems if they grow large enough or if they occur in clusters. They can also affect the sense of smell by blocking air flow to the smell receptor cells in the roof of the nose. The etiology of nasal polyps remains unclear, but they have been linked to allergic rhinitis, asthma, aspirin sensitivity, certain infections, and cystic fibrosis.

Larger polyps that cause problems such as nasal obstruction may need to be removed surgically. However, surgical treatment does not address the root of the problem, and therefore nasal polyps tend to grow back after surgery.

If the polyps are small, they may be treated with a saltwater spray or a neti pot (a device designed for rinsing nasal cavities), both of which can be purchased over the counter. These over-the-counter remedies can also be used as a preventive treatment to reduce the risk of new polyps. Other natural ways to manage mild cases of nasal polyposis and to prevent new polyps from forming include avoiding nasal irritants (such as dust and tobacco smoke), practicing good hygiene in order to avoid infections that can cause inflammation of the sinuses, using an air humidifier at home, and managing allergies.

In addition, dietary and nutritional factors play a key role in the development – and prevention – of nasal polyps. If you are prone to developing these unpleasant nasal bumps, changing your eating habits may be the best thing you can do to keep your nose polyp-free. The purpose of this online guide is to provide information and tips on how to prevent and treat nasal polyps naturally with food. Whether you are looking for diet tips on how to prevent nasal polyps, or whether you are on a quest for healthy recipes featuring polyp-fighting foods, you will find the information you are looking for in one of the main sections of this guide:

Nasal Polyps & Diet: How to Eat to Prevent Nasal Polyps

In this section of HealWithFood.org's Nutrition Guide to Preventing Nasal Polyps, you will learn how certain dietary habits – such as avoiding food allergens, eating more foods that are naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and stepping up your selenium intake – can help keep your nostrils free of polyps.

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11 Foods That Help Prevent & Treat Nasal Polyps

In this section, you will learn how healing foods such as turmeric, apples, and dandelion greens can help prevent nasal polyps naturally. And the best thing is, most of these natural remedies are common foods that are available at every supermarket!

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Recipes Featuring Nasal Polyp Fighting Foods

How about a bowl of curried sweet potato soup that draws on the anti-polyp properties of sweet potatoes and turmeric? Or perhaps a hearty helping of salmon and red onion salad that is rich in anti-inflammatory quercetin and omega-3 fatty acids? To view the recipes for these dishes and other polyp-fighting dishes, click on the link below.

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