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How Can Nasal Polyps And Severe Sinusitis Be Treated?

I have nasal polyps and severe sinusitis and have been prescribed prednisone to relieve the swelling. But for the last day an a half I have had a slight nosebleed slowly discharging about every 5-10 min constantly. With a slight burning feeling in the sinuses . This is the first nosebleed I have had in the last 5-10 years. It won t go away or stop. My Doctor won t be in until Monday. Any suggestions?.
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Hi,

You are suffering from an allergy in the nose. The treatment you have received is correct.

The mainstay of allergy treatment is local steroid nasal spray and antihistamine and antileukotriene tablets. The most important thing to remember in allergy treatment is that it takes time to get relief, typically it can take up to 5 weeks for treatment to show its effect. So, do not worry, continue with the steroid nasal spray.

Surgery can be considered only if there is a nasal block. There is no need for surgery if your nose is not blocked. Surgery serves no other purpose in allergy. You can also use normal saline nose drops. It helps to keep your secretions thin. Do not worry about the polyp in your sinus. It is not significantly large to cause symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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How Can Nasal Polyps And Severe Sinusitis Be Treated?

Hi, You are suffering from an allergy in the nose. The treatment you have received is correct. The mainstay of allergy treatment is local steroid nasal spray and antihistamine and antileukotriene tablets. The most important thing to remember in allergy treatment is that it takes time to get relief, typically it can take up to 5 weeks for treatment to show its effect. So, do not worry, continue with the steroid nasal spray. Surgery can be considered only if there is a nasal block. There is no need for surgery if your nose is not blocked. Surgery serves no other purpose in allergy. You can also use normal saline nose drops. It helps to keep your secretions thin. Do not worry about the polyp in your sinus. It is not significantly large to cause symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon