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Why nasal polyp grows even after surgery..? i had have done thrice surgical nasal operation cause of polyp but after some time it grows again..
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Yes: It is not uncommon for polyps to recur. If you have NSAID or ASA sensitive sinus infection and/or asthma, aspirin desensitization can be very effective. Regular use of a nasal steroid would help prevent recurrence as well.
Answered 11/4/2016
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