Surgery For Nasal Polyp? After Having It For 7 Years? Posted: 11-26-07 05:21am
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)
After Further Searching.. Posted: 11-26-07 18:56pm
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)
Any other info on the procedure or
one-sided nasal polyp would be
appreciated.
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 11-26-07 19:52pm
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?
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spacecase234
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Fearing the Worst Posted: 11-28-07 01:11am
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.
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 11-28-07 14:56pm
yeah ive no idea what else to tell you
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spacecase234
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Posted: 11-29-07 06:24am
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.
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Tmddyan
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