Recurrent sinusitis: Ridiculous, maybe. But this is you. Just a condition you were born with. The polyps are a predisposing factor to chronic, recurrent sinusitis. They can be surgically treated. Surgical treatment of the sinuses themselves is only about 50% effective. Otherwise, you are just going to have to use frequent and prolonged antibiotics and some kind of decongestant like the nose spray flonase.
Answered 3/26/2013
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ALlergy evaluation: Chronic sinus disease and nasal polyposis is a very difficult disease to treat. One should undergo a thorough allergy / immunology evaluation. Particular attention should be paid to Aspirin sensitivity and immune system evaluation. Associated disease, like asthma, are common in this population and needs to be aggressively treated.
Answered 2/3/2016
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Nasal polyps recur: Anyone with a history of recurrent polyps and/or recurrent sinusitis needs to undergo allergy evaluation and testing. Sinus surgery with or without polypectomy is not a cure for sinus disease or nasal polyposis. Usually after surgery maintenance therapy with nasal anti-inflammatories like Nasonex (mometasone) or Flonase alone or with antihistamines helps reduce frequency of infection or recurrence of polyps.
Answered 6/30/2021
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