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Do polyps in your nose need to be removed? if so does it need to be immediately? there is one in right sinus
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Polyps in nose: They need to be removed if they cause symptoms. Approximately 15% of the population have a cyst /polyp in their maxillary/cheek sinus. Most are benign and asymptomatic. See an ENT if you are concerned.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Sometimes: A true polyp may sometimes be managed medically by treating the underlying inflammatory disorder, but severe polyposis frequently needs surgery to help the nasal airway as well as to open up the sinus drainage pathways. See an ENT for an exam, nasal endoscopy, and probable CT scan.
Answered 5/17/2017
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