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can nasal polyps go away on their own?
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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered
12 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Nasal polyps: Unfortunately nasal polyps rarely resolve on their own. Daily intranasal steroids can keep them at bay. Severe, enlarged polyps sometimes need surgical removal by ENT.
Answered on Jan 29, 2016
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