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Please explain what happens if a nasal polyp grows back in two weeks?

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Inflammation: Nasal polyps are thought to be due to inflammation in the area, whether from infection, allergy or other causes. It is like a scar or callus in a sense, although the structure is quite different. Polyps tend to reoccur and may require additional surgery or topical and oral steroids.

Answered 2/25/2014

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