Can people with nasal polyps drink alcohol?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on June 10, 2025
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Nasal polyps are a relatively common otolaryngological disease. It is advised that patients with nasal polyps should avoid drinking alcohol as it can be highly irritating. Alcohol has a direct stimulative effect on the nasal mucosa, which might exacerbate the condition of nasal polyps, potentially leading to nosebleeds or elevated blood pressure. These factors may harm overall health. Patients with nasal polyps should seek prompt medical attention from an otolaryngologist after the onset of symptoms. Examinations such as nasendoscopy and sinus CT scans can be conducted to assess the severity of the condition. Some patients might opt for conservative medical treatment, while others, for whom medication is ineffective, may need to consider surgical intervention.

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Is nasal polyp fungus contagious?

Nasal polyps accompanied by fungal infection generally are not contagious to each other. This disease is not infectious and does not have direct contagion. However, it is necessary to visit an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist promptly after symptoms appear. The patient will need to undergo a nasal endoscopy and a sinus CT scan to assess the severity of the condition. Most patients may need to consider surgical treatment, and after surgery, regular follow-up visits are required to monitor the effectiveness of the procedure. One to two weeks after surgery, nasal irrigation should be performed, which can be done using saline or physiological seawater to help reduce the retention of nasal secretions.

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How to deal with enlarged nasal polyps?

Nasal polyps are a relatively common otolaryngological condition. First, it is necessary to assess the extent of the nasal polyps and the clinical symptoms. If the nasal polyps are few and the clinical symptoms are not particularly evident, this condition might be considered for conservative drug treatment, commonly involving nasal sprays and saline nasal irrigation. If there are many nasal polyps and more pronounced clinical symptoms, such as nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge, reduced sense of smell, headaches, and dizziness, and if standardized drug treatment is ineffective, then surgical treatment should be considered. Currently, the most commonly used procedure is endoscopic nasal polyp removal surgery, with regular follow-ups required to monitor postoperative recovery. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can nasal polyps be treated without surgery?

A portion of patients with nasal polyps may not require surgery. The decision to operate on nasal polyps primarily depends on the severity of the condition and the overall health of the patient. If the nasal polyps are particularly localized and the patient does not exhibit significant symptoms such as nasal congestion, purulent nasal discharge, reduced sense of smell, headaches, or dizziness, conservative treatment or regular check-ups may be considered. Conservative treatment involves the use of nasal sprays and regular examinations with a nasopharyngoscope to monitor the growth of the polyps. However, if the nasal polyps are extensive and accompanied by clinical symptoms, and conservative treatment proves ineffective, surgery may need to be considered. Currently, endoscopic surgery is commonly performed and is generally very effective with minimal trauma.

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What medicine is good for nasal polyps to heal quickly?

Nasal polyps are benign neoplasms in the nasal cavity, sometimes originating from the sinuses, characterized as translucent, colorless, lychee-like neoplasms without blood vessels or nerve distribution. Clinically, nasal polyps are primarily diagnosed and removed during nasal endoscopic surgery. Certain medications can be used early in the development of nasal polyps, including corticosteroid drugs such as nasal sprays, nasal corticosteroids, and oral corticosteroids. These can control, and in some very small cases, even eliminate nasal polyps. However, this possibility is extremely rare in clinical practice because by the time patients seek treatment for nasal polyps at a hospital, the polyps are usually relatively large, and these medications are no longer effective for fundamental treatment. Therefore, nasal polyps are generally treated surgically. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Will nasal polyps grow back after they are removed?

Nasal polyps are a relatively common otolaryngological condition. In terms of treatment, one can consider medication or surgical intervention. If there are numerous polyps and the clinical symptoms are severe, and standardized medication does not yield good results, then surgical treatment should be considered. However, there is still a possibility of recurrence in some patients after surgical removal. The main surgical procedure currently used is endoscopic nasal polyp removal surgery, which is minimally invasive and generally yields good results for most patients. However, regular follow-ups are necessary because there is a possibility of recurrence, particularly in patients with eosinophilic polyps, who tend to have a higher chance of recurrence.