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What Causes A Red And Swollen Polyp In The Nostrils?

I have a red swollen place inside my right nostril. It is in the top part of my nostril. I am concerned about it, because it looks like what I would call a polyp. I have an appointment with an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor in three weeks. Today I noticed the area on my face beside my right nostril is swollen.
I am very concerned. Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you - Donna
Fri, 13 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Your symptoms could be due to infection or allergy:

- induced irritation that produce swollen and red mucosa, with prolonged irritation, the mucosa may form a polyp.I would suggest to consult ENT specialist and undergo clinical examination nasal endoscopy and CT PNS scan to know the pattern and extent of polyp.

Following treatment will useful:

- saline nasal wash such as Saltnase/ Netiwash Alkaline nasal douching steroids and anti allergic nasal sprays, oral antibiotic course.If not responds then final option is Balloon Sinuplasty and Office based Micro.

- debrider polypectomy if polyp will detect.

Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.

Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes A Red And Swollen Polyp In The Nostrils?

Hi, Your symptoms could be due to infection or allergy: - induced irritation that produce swollen and red mucosa, with prolonged irritation, the mucosa may form a polyp.I would suggest to consult ENT specialist and undergo clinical examination nasal endoscopy and CT PNS scan to know the pattern and extent of polyp. Following treatment will useful: - saline nasal wash such as Saltnase/ Netiwash Alkaline nasal douching steroids and anti allergic nasal sprays, oral antibiotic course.If not responds then final option is Balloon Sinuplasty and Office based Micro. - debrider polypectomy if polyp will detect. Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards, Dr. Sagar