Nasal Polyp Treatment
Smell and breathing, restored
Duration
1–2 hours (if surgery)
Anesthesia
General or local anesthesia
Recovery
3–7 days
Hospital Stay
Same-day discharge
Nasal polyps are soft, benign growths that form from chronic inflammation of the nasal and sinus lining. They can cause persistent congestion, reduced or lost sense of smell, and recurrent sinusitis.
Dr. Hashemi first begins medical treatment to control inflammation and, if there is no response, removes the polyps with endoscopic surgery — no external incision — to reopen the airway and sinuses.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
- Chronic, treatment-resistant nasal congestion
- Reduced or lost sense of smell
- Recurrent sinusitis
- Patients who have not responded to medication
The Process
- 1
Exam & Endoscopy
Assessing the extent of polyps and sinus involvement
- 2
Medical Treatment
Starting with sprays and anti-inflammatory medication to shrink polyps
- 3
Endoscopic Surgery
Removing polyps if they do not respond to medication
- 4
Follow-up
Controlling inflammation and preventing recurrence with maintenance therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Recurrence is possible; maintenance treatment and inflammation control reduce that risk.