nasal polyp surgery removal

What are nasal polyps?

Nasal polyps are soft, grape-like lumps of tissue that can grow inside your nose and sinuses. They’re not usually painful but they can cause problems with breathing and your sense of smell. They can also lead to chronic sinusitis, snoring or sleep apnoea. Most nasal polyps are fairly small but sometimes become very large. There are a number of medical treatments for nasal polyps, but if they don’t work, you may need surgery to remove them.

What’s nasal polyp removal?

Nasal polyp removal (nasal polypectomy) is a surgical procedure that aims to remove your nasal polyps. It may be done in combination with other surgeries like nasal turbinate surgery, nasal septum surgery (septoplasty) or sinus surgery.

The surgery is performed through your nostrils. Your surgeon views the inside of your nose through a nasal endoscope which has a camera and light on the tip. They then use instruments to remove the polyps.

10 common questions about nasal polyp surgery removal

1How long does it take to recover from nasal polyp removal?

3 to 5 days Depending on the extent of the surgery, recovery may take a few days. It may take up to 3 to 5 days to feel completely back to normal

2Can nasal polyps be removed without surgery?

SINUVA is a nasal polyp treatment without surgery: Delivered into the sinus cavity through the nasal opening during a routine office visit. Usually cannot be felt once it's in place. Removed at 90 days or earlier at your doctor's discretion

3What to expect after having nasal polyps removed?

It can take several weeks for you to fully recover. You'll have some swelling and tenderness inside your nose after the surgery, but this is normal. You may have symptoms like a severe cold or a sinus infection. This is due to swelling, dry blood, mucus, and crusting in your nose

4Is nasal polyp surgery dangerous?

Overall, nasal polypectomy surgery is safe in most people. Your risk depends on where your polyps are within your nose, whether you have had polyp surgery before, and also on any other medical problems you may have. Some of these risks are very rare, but serious. ... polypectomy surgery is quite common

5Can you pull out a nasal polyp?

Nasal steroidal sprays are first-line medical treatments, but some polyps do not readily respond or they grow to such size that surgery is recommended to remove them. ... Polyps can recur, and when they do, these patients often need revision surgery

6Is removal of nasal polyps painful?

Small nasal polyps may not cause symptoms. Larger growths or groups of nasal polyps can block your nasal passages or lead to breathing problems, a lost sense of smell and frequent infections. ... Medications can often shrink or eliminate nasal polyps, but surgery is sometimes needed to remove them

7Are you put to sleep for nasal polyp removal?

You will have a general anaesthetic and be completely asleep. The operation will be carried out inside the nose

8Can I fly after nasal polyp surgery?

Do not wear contacts until the day after the surgery. Do not travel by airplane for at least 2 weeks. Your sinuses are still healing, and the changes in air pressure can affect them.

9Can nasal polyps turn into cancer?

Sinus and nasal polyps are not like polyps in other parts of the body, such as the colon (large intestine). They are almost always benign and not a precursor to cancer. However, there are growths in the sinuses and nose that may look like polyps but can be precancerous or very rarely actually contain cancer

10Is nasal surgery painful?

Pain: You should expect some nasal and sinus pressure and pain for the first several days after surgery. This may feel like a sinus infection or a dull ache in your sinuses. ... Your nasal passage and breathing should return to normal 2-3 weeks after surgery

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nasal polyp surgery removal