Chronic Sinusitis With Nasal Polyps

When is it time to consider other treatment options?

If you think your current treatment isn’t working, your doctor can show you other options to supplement or replace your current treatment.

What other treatment options are there?

Your doctor will talk to you about treatments available to manage your symptoms and reduce the size of or even eliminate your nasal polyps.

Are there other things I should be doing?

There are things you can do at home to help manage your symptoms. Your doctor can offer suggestions.

Do I need to see a specialist?

You may need to see more than one type of doctor to treat your chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, especially if your current treatments are not working. Your doctor can give you referrals.

Should I consider surgery?

If medications have not helped, surgery may be a possibility. Your doctor can talk to you about your options.

Am I a good candidate for surgery?

If medications have not helped with your symptoms or reduced or eliminated your nasal polyps, your doctor may suggest surgery. Talk to your doctor about your options.

What are the types of surgery?

There are surgeries that can remove nasal polyps and widen your sinus passages. Your surgeon will go over with which type of surgery is best for your symptoms.

Are there things I should do in preparation for surgery?

Preparation is key to successful surgery. Your doctor will let you know what to do to get ready.

What is the recovery time from surgery?

Recovery times vary. Your doctor will give you aftercare instructions to ensure that you heal as quickly as possible and are feeling the benefits soon.

Will my nasal polyps come back?

For many people, surgery is a permanent fix; for others, the nasal polyps can come back. Your doctor can let you know your options if your polyps come back