Question 1

i have nasal polyps and don't want the surgery.  are there natural remedies or other ways to reduce them?  apple cider vinegar, castor oil..others??

Accepted Answer

Probably not: however daily saline irrigation may reduce the risk for sinusitis.  Nasal steroid may work sometimes. It is important that you consult an allergist to find out the cause for the polyps first. I know of no natural remedy to get rid of nasal polyps otherwise.

Question 2

do a lot of people get nasal polyps?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Patients with upper airway allergies, e.g., hay fever, are prone to developing nasal polyps.

Question 3

can you tell me if i could remove my nasal polyps at home?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not: Nasal polyps arise from the lateral wall of the nose.  If you try to remove them blindly, you could develop serious eye complications.  See an ENT doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

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 5

do people with nasal polyps have a lot of pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: Nasal polyps are often associated with allergies and cause nasal obstruction but are usually not painful.

Question 6

can nasal polyps cause green bloody plegm in mornings?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Nasal polyps usually exist with chronic sinusitis and it could be you are having an active infection along with everything else. I would seek the opinion of an otolaryngologyst.

Question 7

can nasal polyps disappear if you eliminate irritation?

Accepted Answer

No: While nasal polyps are sign of inflammation often associated with environmental allergies, without proper medical or surgical treatment, they will not resolve spontaneously. See an ENT doctor for a proper evaluation.

Question 8

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 9

how do you get rid of nasal polyps at home?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That depends on the size, location, and number of polyps. There are several things you can try, which includes twice a day, salt water saline lavage, antihistamines, decongestants, inhaled nasal spray etc. But you need to see doc and ENT specialist and further work to make sure they are not blocking your sinuses by doing endoscopy.

Question 10

nasal polyps can cause nose bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nasal polyps can bleed. You should consider an ENT evaluation and possible removal of the polyps.

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