Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths inside your sinuses or nose. If they are large, they can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as congestion, trouble breathing and sleep issues. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a minimally invasive procedure called a nasal polypectomy to remove these growths.
Nasal Polypectomy Benefits
Studies have shown that the success rate of nasal polypectomy ranges from 75% to 97.5%, making it an effective procedure for removing polyps.
Specific benefits of a nasal polypectomy include:
- Improved breathing
- Better sense of small
- Reduced sinus infections
- Less sinus pressure
- Improved sleep
Candidates for a Nasal Polypectomy
Before recommending a nasal polypectomy, your provider will recommend seeing if your symptoms improve with steroid nasal sprays or other medications.
Nasal polypectomy may be helpful for patients with polyps related to chronic sinusitis, severe allergies, asthma, cystic fibrosis and aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD).
Nasal Polypectomy Procedure
Your care team at Raleigh Capitol Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy will guide you through what to expect during your nasal polypectomy. You will receive local anesthesia to ensure there is no pain.
A nasal polypectomy is an endoscopic surgery, meaning that a thin tube with a light and a camera is inserted into your nostril to visualize the polyps in the nasal passages or sinuses. Your surgeon will then cut and remove the polyps and, in some cases, additional tissue or bone to enlarge your nasal passages.
Your surgeon will remove the endoscope and put material in your nose to minimize bleeding. You will also receive information on how to best care for yourself during the recovery period.
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