Nasal Polyp Surgery

Nasal polyps are soft, jelly growths occurring in the lining of the sinuses. They appear as grayish mass of grapes, as in the nasal cavity. Polyps in the nose and sinuses are rarely malignant. But larger polyps may cause nasal obstruction, which makes breathing difficult. Although most problems can be helped nasal polyp.

Nasal polyps occur in the order of 1-200 people. In most cases, the cause is never known. Some may be the result of swelling of a sinus infection. Other factors such as asthma or aspirin sensitivity and allergies can also trigger polyps and grow faster. In addition, the risk of recurrence is greater, even after sinus operations.

Polyps block the nose and in most cases, there is a decrease in the sense of smell. Since much of our sense of taste is linked to our sense of smell, patients with polyps can describe a loss of taste and smell.

Nasal obstruction can also occur - the tracks where the sinuses drain into the nose can be blocked by a polyp. This may cause the lining to stay in the sinuses, causing congestion. It can also cause pressure on the forehead and face. When mucous membranes in the sinuses is too long, there is a high risk of infection.

Although most people with nasal polyps have no symptoms and require no treatment, those who do have symptoms have different treatment options.

If polyps are the result of a sinus infection, they often are treated as symptoms of sinusitis are treated how. Aggressive medical treatment of sinus infection is useful for treating tumors polyp. nasal sprays are more effective because they allow easy application of topical medication to affected areas.

Other treatment options include:

• The surgical removal - a polyp is removed surgically from the affected area. Removing the polyps with surgery usually allows people to better breathing through the nose. The procedure takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. The surgery can be performed under general or local anesthesia, and the polyps are removed by endoscopic surgery. Recovery of this type of surgery is one to three weeks. However, there is a risk of regrowth in 50% of patients.


• Cortisone or steroids - will decrease the polyp, and temporarily slow the growth of polyps. Cortisone can not be taken long term because of the high risk of side effects.


• Nasal Sinus Rinse or wash - rinse sinuses with warm water mixed with a small amount of salt can be very useful to clear sinuses. This method can also be used as a preventative measure to prevent polyps from growing back and should be used in combination with a nasal steroid.


• Allergy desensitization injections, sometimes used in patients allergic to hay fever and polyps. Although this often helps with the hay fever and reduces the negative effects of fever on the polyps, there is no guarantee that the aid flows directly reduce polyps.


• Although there is no real way to prevent or eliminate nasal polyps, therapy aimed at the cause can help.