Question 1

what is the recovery time after having surgery for nasal polyps?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on how extensive the procedure and who is doing it. In my patients they have sponge in their nose overnight. That sponge is removed the next morning and they can go about their regular activities. Usually it takes a few days to feel "normal." i ask them not to engage in any activities that raise their blood pressure in the first week including sexual relations.

Question 2

will surgery for nasal polyps make my nose look smaller?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : Only if the polyps are so big they are in your nostrils bulging them outward. Otherwise there will be no change in the bony or cartilaginous parts of your nose.

Question 3

is there any permanent way other than surgery for nasal polyps? is surgery painful? can nasal polyps be treated by inhaling steam?

Accepted Answer

: You should be seen by an ear nose and throat doctor to determine the size of the polyps and the best treatment. Sometimes, medicine such as a steroid nasal spray can help shrink them, depending on size and location. Treatment would also depend on your symptoms and whether it is associated with asthma. So, see ENT! Good luck to you!

Question 4

is there a natural way to shrink nasal polyps w/o having surgery?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: Systemic or topical nasal steroids, or surgery.

Question 5

is there any way to cure ethnoidal nasal polyps other than surgery?

Accepted Answer

Polyps: depending on the extent of the polyps, some medical treatments may work. Such as sterodi saline sinus rinses, anti inflammatory medications, etc. if you have nasal allergies, it may be worth it for you to consult one and treat them as it amy diminsih their recurrence

Question 6

can balloon surgery be performed for nasal polyps?

Accepted Answer

No: Balloon sinuplasty is indicated for recurrent/chronic sinusitis. It is not indicated for polyps. In fact in the setting of polyps, balloon sinuplasty is relatively contraindicated.

Question 7

is it safe to remove nasal polyps both sides through endoscopy surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, assuming you understand risks and benefits of surgery. Begin discussion with your ent.

Question 8

besides surgery, what could be done for nasal polyps in a 16 year old girl? what could potentially cause this?

Accepted Answer

Depending on severit: If the polyps are very severe surgery may be the best option. Nasal steroid sprays may also be helpful if the polyps are not too severe.  Oral steroids have been used temporarily some times successfully, but should be used only short term and only if other methods are not in order.   The polyps come from the lining of the sinuses.  The mucosa becomes thickened and hypertrophied.

Question 9

can i treat nasal polyps without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nasal polyps: Sometimes.  I have often had success avoiding surgery by treating polyps with short periods of steroids, then placing patients on a steroid nasal spray to diminish recurrence.  This does not work with everyone, in which case surgery may be needed.  Even then, i tell patients to think of surgery as a "haircut, " since polyps have a tendency to recur.     www.mainlineent.com.

Question 10

why do my nasal polyps recur again and again after fess surgery?

Accepted Answer

Polyps: Great question. Depends on many factors including the extent of the surgery, allergic factors, postop sinus care and frequency of colds. Make sure you have had an allergic work up

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