If medications haven’t been successful with shrinking them, you might have them surgically removed.
Learn more about recovery from nasal polyps surgery in this article.
This can take a couple of hours.
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Your doctor will schedule a follow-up visit most likely within the first week after surgery.
You’ll have several more appointments for about four to six weeks after surgery.
Bring someone with you in case you don’t feel up to driving afterward.
However, depending on your job duties, you might have to wait even longer.
After this procedure, you won’t be allowed to exercise at full capacity until two weeks have passed.
The healing process is typically complete after four to six weeks.
Your nose may continue to bleed for three to five days after surgery.This is normal.
Change your gauze as needed as it becomes saturated with blood and dab your nose with a tissue.
Your doctor may pack your nose with gauze after surgery.
If this is the case, do not remove the packing yourself.
Contact your doctor if this treatment does not help to slow your bleeding.
Resist the urge to blow your nosethis can make your bleeding worse.
Placing an ice pack on your nose can also help.
Sit in a semi-reclined position to help relieve pressure in your nose and sinuses.
You might even consider sleeping with your upper body propped up for a few days to improve your breathing.
The good news is your breathing should return to normal within two to three weeks after your surgery.
Your doctor will provide specific instructions and teach you how to perform these flushes.
Experiencing Drainage?
you’re able to expect to have drainage from your nose for several weeks.
This might be dark brown (old blood) or even yellow or white.
As with any surgery, you’ll have some pain after nasal polyp surgery.
OTC pain medications, such as Tylenol, can help.
But, your doctor will probably prescribe pain medication to be used in the first few days after surgery.
These medications can increase bleeding.
Medications are often used to shrink the polyps, which can be enough to relieve your symptoms.
If this doesn’t work, your doctor will talk to you about surgery.
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