What medicine is effective for nasal polyps?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on February 18, 2025
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The treatment of nasal polyps currently mainly includes two types: conservative treatment and surgical treatment. For smaller, localized nasal polyps with relatively mild clinical symptoms, conservative drug treatment is primarily considered. Currently, corticosteroid nasal sprays are predominantly used, mainly to improve nasal ventilation, reduce mucosal edema, and shrink the nasal polyps. Some patients may even see the polyps disappear completely. However, there are also patients who do not respond well to this treatment, or have relatively large polyps. In these cases, conservative treatment may be less effective, and surgery might be considered. Presently, minimally invasive surgery under endoscopic guidance is commonly performed to remove nasal polyps, and generally, the outcomes are quite definite. (Answer for reference only, medications should be taken under the guidance of a professional physician and not self-administered.)

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Can nasal polyps be cured without surgery?

Patients with nasal polyps usually cannot be completely cured without surgery. The formation of nasal polyps is mainly related to the patient's long-term smoking and drinking, pollution in the living environment, and stimulation from physical and chemical factors, which lead to the proliferation of nasal mucosal epithelium and edema. Patients with nasal polyps will have obvious symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, headaches, and sinusitis. The use of medications to treat nasal polyps can only relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion. For a complete cure, functional endoscopic sinus surgery is required to remove the nasal polyps and open the sinus ostia, restoring the normal physiological environment of the nasal cavity, to achieve the therapeutic goal. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Nasal polyps have become necrotic.

Nasal polyps developing erosion is a common clinical manifestation in daily life, mainly due to the rupture and ulceration of the polyp surface caused by blowing or picking the nose after the growth of nasal polyps. Patients usually experience symptoms such as localized bleeding, nasal congestion, and a runny nose. For patients with nasal polyps, it is essential first to complete related examinations such as paranasal sinus CT and electronic nasopharyngoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. At the same time, it is crucial to visit the hospital timely, and surgical removal of the polyp tissue can be performed to improve the patient's nasal ventilation and restore normal breathing.

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What impact do nasal polyps have on the throat?

Nasal polyps are a relatively common otolaryngological disease. If there are few nasal polyps, they generally do not directly affect the throat. However, if there are many nasal polyps, they can cause nasal congestion, open-mouth breathing, and the backflow of nasal mucus. These factors can irritate the throat, leading to pharyngitis or tonsillitis, which may cause symptoms like a sore and itchy throat and coughing, and may also cause recurrent tonsil inflammation. Therefore, in such cases, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngology clinic for a nasopharyngoscopy to assess the severity of the condition before proceeding with targeted treatment.

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How to check for nasal polyps

Nasal polyps are benign space-occupying lesions that occur in the nasal cavity and sinus cavities. There are several aspects to the examination of nasal polyps: Firstly, an anterior rhinoscopy examination can be performed. If the nasal polyps are large, or even protruding outside the nasal cavity, they can be directly seen. Anterior rhinoscopy enlarges the nasal cavity, allowing visualization of the middle nasal meatus and other tissues inside the nasal cavity. Secondly, a nasal endoscopy can be utilized. Nasal endoscopy is particularly effective for viewing polyps located deeper within, or at the back of the nasal passages, providing very clear visibility. Other examinations, such as electronic rhinoendoscopy, follow the same procedure. The third examination involves a sinus CT scan, which is helpful for identifying the origin of the nasal polyps, as well as the location, range, and extent of obstruction caused by the polyps. Another examination is the pathological examination after nasal polyp surgery, which aids in determining the origin and risk associated with the nasal polyps, as well as assisting in subsequent treatments.

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Can nasal polyps cause breathing difficulties?

Nasal polyps can cause breathing difficulties in patients. They primarily lead to persistent nasal congestion, which in turn causes breathing difficulties. Nasal polyps are benign tumors in the nasal cavity. They are directly related to prolonged chronic inflammation, recurrent episodes of allergic rhinitis, and are manifestations of congested, edematous, and proliferative nasal turbinates mucosa that eventually prolapse. This condition causes persistent bilateral nasal congestion in patients, who may also experience facial swelling, pain, and headaches. If a local infection and rupture occur, it could lead to nasal bleeding, necessitating a detailed examination at a hospital. Diagnoses can be confirmed through an endoscopic nasal examination and sinus CT scans. For treatment, nasal polyps require surgical removal, which can be curative. Additionally, regular follow-up examinations are necessary after surgery to prevent recurrence.