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Nasal polyps



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Nasal polyps
Nasal polyps


Nasal polyps

Treatment:

Treatment may include medication, such as steroids (topical or systemic)or antibiotics. Surgery, such as functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), may be necessary in some cases.


Expectations (prognosis):

Surgical removal usually allows easier breathing through the nose.


Complications:
  • Infection
  • Bleeding

Nasal polyps may recur.


Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have persistent difficulty breathing through your nose.




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