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Q: Surgery For Nasal Polyp? After Having It For 7 Years?

asked by: spacecase234 on November 26th, 2007

New User

The reason I have lived with it for so long is because I was told by friends and family in the medical profession that nothing was really wrong. They just suggested it might be allergies and to take steroids or antihistamines. I figured it was temporary and so ignored it.. then forgot about it for a few years or so. Chalk it up to more imminent issues or forgetfulness..

Anyways to my question. Should I have the surgery? How effective will it be? Most people on this forum who had nasal polyps complained of headaches, dizziness, and/or coughing. If my only issue is its annoying blockage of one side of my nose should I seek surgery or ride it out with some drugs?

Extra Info:
During a nosebleed as a kid, I blew it out.
It moves according to where my head is tilted.
It frees both nasal passages whenever I run/excercise for long time.
I don't think I have CF.

Pictures for those curious

Comment: Left side

Comment: Right side (polyp)

For those with the same issue you can read up on them here...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1550.htm
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2004/11_ 04/alvi.htm

Replies(6)

spacecase234

replied on November 26th, 2007

New User

After Further Searching..

Based on the size, most recommend surgery though it needs to be repeated every few years when the nasal polyp reappears. Had it been smaller and not blocking then continued use of steroid inhalers, with various side effects, of some sort would be used to shrink it.

It has been mentioned among few sources that a one-sided nasal polyp may be a tumor and must be biopsied to determine if its cancerous. Good to know =\

"The usual recommendation is to undergo a Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with nasal polypectomy
Surgery usually takes 1-2 hours, you go home the same day. Recovery is usually at the MOST 1 week."
-Head and Neck Surgeon (ENT)

Useful links:
http://www.doctorhoffman.com/polyps.htm

Any other info on the procedure or one-sided nasal polyp would be appreciated.

TMJWorld

replied on November 26th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

I know my uncle had this done---I dont know much about it. I certainly hope that you find releif> are you going to have this done?

spacecase234

replied on November 28th, 2007

New User

Fearing the Worst

I blew blood out today. I haven't been eating anything fried, I don't blow my nose very hard or pick it, so I see no other choice but to do a biopsy and surgery.

TMJWorld

replied on November 28th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

yeah ive no idea what else to tell you

spacecase234

replied on November 29th, 2007

New User

I have no idea what I want to hear or to tell myself either.

Once the referral to ENT goes through and I go under, I'll post any results.

TMJWorld

replied on November 29th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

ok please keep us updated

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