Nasal polyps are also called polyposis nasi. In most cases, they are caused by the polyps growing into the olfactory cleft and the nasal cavity. The symptoms of nasal polyps are often manifested by a gradual loss of the ability to smell.
Below you will find further information and selected specialist sites for nasal polyps.
The causes and the exact development of nasal polyps are still not clearly understood. Nasal polyps often occur in connection with an ASA intolerance. If these patients take aspirin or ASA, nasal breathing becomes obstructed.
The symptoms of nasal polyps are usually manifested by
Nasal polyps can be accompanied by a crooked nasal septum and enlarged turbinates.
Nasal polyps are initially treated with medication. Local cortisone therapy in the form of a nasal spray can reduce nasal polyps. The nasal spray should be used regularly over a period of at least 3 to 4 weeks. Unfortunately, this treatment is not always successful.
If drug therapy does not have the desired effect, surgical treatment is necessary. The nasal polyps are completely removed from the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and examined histologically.
In some cases, access to the paranasal sinuses requires surgery on the nasal septum. To prevent post-operative bleeding, the surgeon inserts nasal tamponades into the nostrils.
The procedure is performed either under general anesthesia or as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia.
The patient is admitted to hospital one day before the operation. All examinations and consultations required for the operation take place on this day. The preliminary examinations always include a blood sample. The doctor will also discuss the type of anesthesia and the course of the operation with you.
You should be fasting on the day of the operation. This means that you should not eat or drink from 0:00 on the day of admission.
The nasal tampons are removed on the first day after the operation.
In the days that follow, the nose is cleaned twice a day to remove incrustations and wound secretions are suctioned out. The nurses will give you helpful tips on how to care for your nose.
Due to the possible risk of secondary bleeding, inpatient monitoring is necessary. The length of the inpatient stay depends on the healing of the wound. You can usually expect to stay in hospital for four to five days.
On the day of discharge, the wound conditions will be checked again and you will receive a doctor's letter for the ear, nose and throat specialist.
Nasal polyps can lead to loss of sense of smell © freshidea | AdobeStock
As with any operation, there can generally be
can occur.
Specifically, there is a risk of temporary odor disturbances and numbness of the upper row of teeth. This is usually caused by swelling or old blood in the nose.
In very rare cases, these symptoms persist.
The paranasal sinuses are adjacent to the eye and the base of the skull. This can therefore lead to
can occur. These complications are extremely rare.
After discharge, the ear, nose and throat specialist will usually take over further treatment. For up to two weeks after the operation, you should not blow your nose and avoid
as there is still a risk of secondary bleeding.
It usually takes about two to three weeks for the nose to heal completely.
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