Nasal Polyp surgery, Anyone ever needed it?

[dkid15]

@NickAlero

As some of you know me and some of you don’t, I’ll kind of explain. I have pretty terrible allergies, and while they do bother me, they didn’t have a huge effect until now.

While rollerblading in Troy (brilliant idea, I know) I hit a crack in the road that sent me on my face. After this, I had trouble breathing through one nostril. I figured I broke my nose, so I set up an appointment with my ENT to see what was going on.

He said I did break it slightly, too slightly to do much about. While he said my septum (which was deviated from the fall, and may/may not correct itself) may cause some issues breathing, the 15+ polyps in my nose are a greater cause for concern. He said they will need to be removed if simple saline does not shrink or eliminate them.

Anyone ever had this done? Experiences with it/around it? I know this isn’t a medical board but I was looking for more of a personal experience kind of account of things if anyone has any. Thanks all.

My dad had it done twice. Theres no guaruntee it wont come back, but very rarely are the polyps cancerous (biggest concern with irregular growths). The had to break my dads nose the second time around and had to completely reshape it. Hopefully your operation wont be as extreme. You can wait 7 years and ill do it for you for a hell of a price lol.

EDIT : You can PM me if you have any questions. I just covered respiratory ailments and diseases for the mcats.