5. Sinus blockage
Exostosis is a growth that occurs on top of an already existing bone. Though not always painful, these growths can cause secondary problems that may result in a need for their surgical removal. Those who have an unexplained blockage in their sinuses or nasal cavity may be suffering from exostosis. When small growths appear on the bone in the nasal cavity or in the sinuses due to exostosis, it can limit a person’s ability to breathe.
Exostosis in the nasal cavity is often mistaken for enlarged adenoids, however, an x-ray can show the extra growths on the bone as well as their location. Surgical removal of the exostosis growths will remove the blockage and restore proper breathing patterns.
Those who are suffering from sinus blockages due to exostosis are also more likely to develop chronic sinus infections. When the sinuses are not able to drain naturally, it can result in bacteria collecting in the sinus cavity.