{"id":2453,"date":"2022-04-06T16:57:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T22:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/?p=1665"},"modified":"2023-11-15T09:23:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T16:23:51","slug":"nasal-polyp-removal-recovery-aftercare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/nasal-polyp-removal-recovery-aftercare\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasal Polyp Removal, Recovery &amp; Aftercare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nasal polyps are soft, painless growths that form on the lining of the sinuses and nasal passageways. They form due to chronic inflammation, like if you have allergies and visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/parks-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Jordan parks<\/a> frequently. If your nasal polyps are causing symptoms and don\u2019t respond to medications, surgery may be necessary to remove them. We review <a href=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/?p=158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nasal polyp<\/a> removal, recovery and aftercare below.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nasal-polyp-removal\">Nasal Polyp Removal<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-breathing-nasal-polyps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2454\" style=\"width:270px;height:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-breathing-nasal-polyps.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-breathing-nasal-polyps-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-breathing-nasal-polyps-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nasal polyps are removed with endoscopic <a href=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/?page_id=253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sinus surgery<\/a>, which is an outpatient procedure. To perform this surgery, the doctor advances an endoscope, which is a small tube with a lighted magnifying glass or camera on the end, into the sinuses so they can see what they\u2019re doing. Then, they use tiny instruments to remove the polyps and anything else causing a blockage. They may also enlarge the openings of your sinuses so you can breathe more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nasal-polyp-removal-recovery\">Nasal Polyp Removal Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to know what is normal and what is abnormal when you\u2019re recovering from endoscopic sinus surgery. You can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bleeding. <\/strong>It\u2019s normal to have bloody discharge for three to five days after surgery, which should be manageable with Afrin spray. If this doesn\u2019t work, you should contact your doctor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pain.<\/strong> Expect pain and sinus pressure for several days after surgery. Most people describe this pain as a dull ache. The pain should be managed with extra-strength Tylenol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fatigue.<\/strong> Plan to take at least a week off of work or school, as it\u2019s common to feel fatigued for about this long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nasal congestion &amp; discharge.<\/strong> Your breathing should return to normal within two to three weeks of the procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ajmc.com\/view\/post-surgery-factors-linked-with-disease-control-in-chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps\" target=\"_blank\">The body&#8217;s natural response to trauma<\/a> after nasal polyps are removed contributes to the post-surgery outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nasal-polyp-removal-aftercare\">Nasal Polyp Removal Aftercare<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You should know how to care for yourself after surgery in order to ensure the best possible outcomes. Be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Attend follow-up visits. <\/strong>These are key for keeping your nose and sinuses clean and clear and to ensure you\u2019re healing well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid blowing your nose. <\/strong>This can cause bleeding, so you should avoid it for at least 10 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid straining\/strenuous exercise.<\/strong> After one week, you can resume 50% of your exercise regimen. You can return to your normal routine after two weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications. <\/strong>These should be stopped two weeks prior to surgery and avoided for at least two weeks after to prevent bleeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid steroid nasal sprays.<\/strong> You should also stop these two weeks prior to surgery and not resume until your doctor says it\u2019s safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use saline nasal sprays and irrigation.<\/strong> This is key to keeping your nose and sinuses clean and preventing infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call South Valley Ear Nose &#038; Throat &#8211; West Jordan today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nasal polyps are soft, painless growths that form on the lining of the sinuses and nasal passageways. They form due to chronic inflammation, like if you have allergies and visit West Jordan parks frequently. If your nasal polyps are causing symptoms and don\u2019t respond to medications, surgery may be necessary to remove them. 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