What risk factors are associated with a tumor in the nose or sinuses?

Satish Govindaraj, MD on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)

Risk factors associated with an increased chance of developing malignant tumors of the nose and sinuses (sinonasal) include:

Age (these tumors usually appear in middle age)
Male gender
History of exposure to wood dust
Occupational exposure to cadmium, nickel, and other minerals
Exposure to leather tanning or industrial fumes

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Nose Disorders

Your nose plays a very important part in maintaining your health. As you breathe it filters out the bad stuff in the air like dust and germs. It also moistens the air as you breathe so that your lungs stay hydrated and healthy. You can be miserable if your nose is injured or irritated, whatever the cause. Nose disorders can range from a simple nosebleed or a runny nose that can be treated at home to more serious disorders such as nasal polyps (growths) or a deviated septum (a twist in the wall that separates the two sides of your nose) that may require surgery. Whatever the cause of your nose problem, it's important to know that you can usually be helped by seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor.

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