Rehabilitation after removal of polyps in the nose

Nasal polyps are more often formed in the stronger sex. They are a benign formation that occurs due to the growth of the mucous membrane. Such growths make it difficult to breathe, and sometimes make it completely impossible. Doctors say that they can shorten a person's life by 5-6 years.

Causes of polyps

Provoke the formation of polyps can:

• injury;
• various curvature of the nasal septum;
• chronic inflammation in the sinuses;
• fungal infection;
• allergy;
• asthma;
• cyst of the paranasal sinus;
• Kartagener's syndrome;
• cystic fibrosis.

Basically, such a neoplasm is a complication of chronic rhinitis.

Symptoms of pathology

The main symptom is difficulty in nasal breathing. Mucous and purulent discharges are observed. Often mucus flows down the back of the throat. A patient with polyps has a decrease in taste and smell, lacrimation and headaches. The latter appear due to lack of oxygen.

A person with a polyp has frequent runny noses and nasal congestion, he constantly sneezes. There may be a sensation of a foreign body in the nasal cavity.

Varieties

Nasal polyps can vary in shape and size. They develop gradually over several years. They are divided into several main types:

• Big. It requires careful attention. It can be formed as a result of the oncological process. When the cells transform into malignant ones, the polyp becomes a cancerous tumor. An inflammatory process or a hormonal imbalance can provoke its development.
• White. It is formed by fibrous tissue, can have various sizes. Manifests itself bleeding, shortness of breath.
• Polyp of the paranasal sinuses. It can grow to such a size that it goes beyond the sinuses, filling in new passages.
• Choanal. Occurs rarely. It is located in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses.
• Anthrochoanal. It manifests itself as a lack of breathing, abundant secretion of mucus. Accompanied by an unpleasant odor from the nasopharynx. It is extremely rare.
• Polyp in the maxillary sinus. Its symptoms are inflamed mucosa, swelling, congestion and nasal congestion. At night, a person may not have enough air. It is treated with laser therapy.
• Polyp in the sphenoid sinus. Pathology affects young people. It manifests itself asymptomatically, therefore it is most often detected by chance. His danger lies in the fact that he may have an infection.
• Fibrous. It is based on fibrous tissue, which is capable of growth and has a close connection with the vessels. Such a polyp often bleeds.
• Allergic. It is mainly localized in the nose or nasal passages.
• Malignant. Such formations have uneven edges and a loose structure.
• Purulent. They are extremely dangerous, as pus can pass into the brain.
• Angiomatous. These polyps often bleed. Removed surgically.

Important! If a polyp comes off due to trauma or mechanical damage, you should immediately consult a doctor. It usually has jagged edges on which recurrent polyps develop. Over time, they can transform into cancer.

Period after surgery

To avoid relapses and complications after removal of polyps in the nose, you should follow the basic rules for rehabilitation. The first few days you need to take antibacterial agents. They will help to avoid the development of inflammation.

Also, doctors advise burying oil-based drops in the nose. These drugs contribute to the rapid healing of wounds, are an excellent prophylactic against adhesions and adhesions in the nasal passage. From the 5th to the 14th day, you should regularly rinse the nasal cavity with saline or Humer's pharmacological agent.

To prevent relapses, doctors recommend topical steroids. They do not have side effects on other organs, contribute to a speedy recovery.

Also, during the recovery period after the removal of polyps in the nose, 30% propolis ointment is used. She needs to lubricate the swab and lay it in the nose. The course of the procedure is 14 days.

First five days after surgery

To avoid the occurrence of various complications in the future, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the recommendations of the otolaryngologist for the first five days. This includes:

• Refusal of hot food and drinks. They increase blood circulation, which leads to bleeding from wounds.
• Refraining from carrying loads. Heavy lifting increases systemic blood pressure.
• Refusal from sunbathing and swimming in open water.
• Compliance with bed rest.

Contact with infected people and prolonged exposure to dusty areas should also be avoided. It is necessary to regularly carry out wet cleaning in the room, ventilate it several times a day.

After the removal of nasal polyps, recovery time is not much. After 5 days, a person can return to their previous lifestyle.

Restoring the sense of smell

Almost all patients lose their sensitivity to odors after removal. The performed procedure leads to inflammation and thickening of the nasal mucosa, the appearance of wounds on the surface, and the formation of bleeding. It will take time to restore the sense of smell after the removal of polyps in the nose. It usually takes a few weeks for the person to smell fully again.

If the sense of smell was not restored, then most likely during the removal, the nerve fibers were broken or the bulbs of the brain lost their function and stopped responding to the signal. This usually happens when the polyp has not been removed for too long.

Of course, nasal polyps are treatable, but it is best to avoid their formation. To do this, it is necessary to treat chronic and infectious diseases in a timely manner, to monitor the health of the teeth. If a person has a predisposition, then he needs to conduct a preventive examination by an otolaryngologist once a year.