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Hi, i saw an ent last june who said i have a single polyp on my right side and to come back in a year for follow up. is this considered unilateral and if so why didnt he just remove it? hoping an ent can answer - thank you?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Topical treatment: The polyp may need to be removed, and in the meantime nasal rinses, nasal steroid spray and avoiding triggers of inflammation is advised.

Answered 2/3/2021

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A member asked:

Hi, i saw an ent last june who said i have a single polyp on my right side and to come back in a year for follow up. is this considered unilateral and if so why didnt he just remove it? hoping an ent can answer - thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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