How are maxillary sinus polyps treated?
Your doctor is likely to prescribe a corticosteroid nasal spray to reduce swelling and irritation. This treatment may shrink the polyps or eliminate them completely.
What can happens if nasal polyps go untreated?
If polyps go untreated for a long period of time, the constant pressure can lead to widening of the nose and the space between the eyes.” Symptoms of nasal polyps can include: a runny or stuffed up nose, sneezing, a loss of taste or smell, snoring, headaches and, in some cases, pain.
What immune disorders cause nasal polyps?
Nasal polyps are more common in people with these health conditions:
- Asthma.
- Aspirin sensitivity.
- Chronic sinus infections.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
How do you get rid of sinus polyps without surgery?
Treatment options
- Nasal sprays. Nasal steroid sprays are the most common medications for nasal polyps.
- Oral steroids. For larger nasal polyps, your doctor may prescribe a course of short-term oral steroids.
- Antibiotics.
How long does it take for Flonase to shrink nasal polyps?
New nasal steroid sprays can be taken to control symptoms for many years as very little is absorbed into the body and they can work well, but many take up to six weeks of treatment before their full effect can be felt.
Can I cure sinus without surgery?
Non-surgical treatment options include antibiotics, steroids, nasal saline irrigation, mucus-thinning agents, antihistamines, nasal decongestants, and analgesics.
How long is recovery from sinus polyp surgery?
The nose usually heals after 4 to 6 weeks after sinus surgery. In patients with nasal polyps and severe sinus disease the healing process can take much longer. During this time you will want to avoid dusty or smoky environments.
What does a polyp in the sinus cause?
Sinus polyps are growths or swollen pieces of tissue in the sinuses that may obstruct breathing or make it hard for sinuses to drain. They are often caused by constant inflammation of the sinus tissue, which might be the result of allergies or frequent viral and bacterial infections. The polyps often cause headaches.
How do you remove a nasal polyp?
Polypectomy. Polypectomy is usually performed under local anesthesia and is usually done to remove small polyps which are easily visible and can be reached through the nostrils without difficulty. A nasal speculum is used to hold open the nose and the polyps may be clamped and then removed with a wire loop or forceps.
What do sinus polyps look like?
Nasal (or sinus) polyps are soft, painless growths that occur in the mucus lining of the nasal cavity as a result of chronic inflammation (Three Causes Of Sinusitis). Polyps have a pale, watery appearance and often look like a bunch of small grapes.