A member asked:

I have a very serious sinus, nose block. the polyps which i believed have blocked my nose can only be removed by surgery.is there another way?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Nasal polyps: Oral steroids can shrink polyps, but it is usually temporary. However, many of my patients come to me 2-3 times yearly for steroids, and they are to manage to avoid surgery. If steroids don't help much, surgery would be the next logical step.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No: The polyps need removed. It can be a relatively minor procedure by ENT dr, depending on situation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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