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Suggest Non Surgical Treatment To Remove Nasal Polyp

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I seem to have a nasal polyp in the left nostral and it has always been a problem during winter and summer i have problems with bleeding and blockage of this nostril but i would not like to resort to surgery and use otc medication occasionally please advice
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Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Nasal polyp is over growth of soft tissue inside nostrils and hangs inside nostrils and is seen commonly in cases of chronic infections like allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, chronic cold or respiratory infections, asthma etc. When it is small it does not generally causes any problem but when it is increased in size it can cause breathing obstruction due to obliterating the nasal passages. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and nasal endoscopy. You can be advised steroid nasal drops that will help in shrinkage of the polyp. In case if there is no resolution surgical removal of polyps can be done.

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Suggest Non Surgical Treatment To Remove Nasal Polyp

Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Nasal polyp is over growth of soft tissue inside nostrils and hangs inside nostrils and is seen commonly in cases of chronic infections like allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, chronic cold or respiratory infections, asthma etc. When it is small it does not generally causes any problem but when it is increased in size it can cause breathing obstruction due to obliterating the nasal passages. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and nasal endoscopy. You can be advised steroid nasal drops that will help in shrinkage of the polyp. In case if there is no resolution surgical removal of polyps can be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.