Methods of treatment of polyps in the nose: surgery and folk remedies

Today, nasal polyps have become almost one of the most basic problems that otolaryngologists have to deal with. This is a problem, the success of which is the result of joint actions of the doctor and the patient. The doctor must be able to correctly select the optimal therapy, conduct timely diagnostics, clearly differentiate polyps from other similar pathologies. For example, polyps are often difficult to distinguish from adenoids, cancerous tumors. In order to accurately diagnose, it is necessary to conduct a number of laboratory, instrumental studies, differential diagnostics.

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The treatment protocol

The patient, in turn, must pay close attention to his health. When the first signs of the disease appear, you need to see a doctor and undergo all the necessary examinations. You need to treat concomitant diseases, follow all the doctor's recommendations. It is important not only to attend the prescribed procedures, but also to follow all the instructions at home.

Drops for nasal polyps

Various drops are often used for nasal polyps. Fatty, oily drops have proven themselves well. They help soften the mucous membrane, reduce inflammation, and eliminate irritation. Drops can be purchased at a pharmacy, or you can make them at home yourself. Of the commercial preparations, I use pinosol and sanorin. Drip 1-2 drops 3-4 times a day.

To prepare drops at home, it is recommended to use olive oil, or grape, apricot, or peach kernel oil as a base. They have a softening effect, have a positive effect on mucous membranes, nourish and saturate with vitamins, which significantly increases local immunity, accelerates recovery, and promotes the resorption of compacted tissues.

For example, a glass of olive or other base oil is boiled in a water bath for 30-40 minutes. Add 2-3 cloves of garlic and a quarter of an onion. Boil for another 3-4 minutes. Then remove from heat, let it brew for several hours. Drip 3 drops 4 times a day.

Boil the oil in a water bath. Add 2-3 teaspoons of chamomile flowers. Boil for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Infuse for an hour. Drip 2-3 drops 3-4 times. An excellent anti-inflammatory agent that quickly relieves inflammation, redness, eliminates nasal congestion and swelling.

Calendula drops are also used as an anti-infective. To prepare, pour a tablespoon of calendula flowers and seeds with a glass of boiling base oil and leave for an hour. Drip 2-3 drops up to 5 times a day.

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Nasal Polyp Sprays

Sprays are used after treatment with oil drops. They have proven themselves well in the recovery period after operations, for the prevention and treatment of polyps.

Many patients are helped by sprays such as: Allergodil, Nazivin, Bekonase, Flixonase, Tafen. Most of them have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic effects, eliminate swelling and hyperemia. They are used for a long time - at least a month. Sprays contain a pre-installed dispenser, which allows you to set the same and accurate dosage. Prescribe 1-2 doses in each nostril. Depending on the severity of the disease, apply 2-4 times a day.

Ointments for nasal polyps

Various ointments are good for polyps. They can be purchased ready-made at the pharmacy, or prepared independently. Lubricate the nasal cavity with a thin layer. It is recommended to apply after the nose has been pre-cleaned. Can be applied after rinsing. The pharmacy sells such ointments as sanorin, lanolin, salicylic ointment.

You can make ointments yourself. Pine or fir ointment has proven itself well. To prepare, you need 100 grams of butter. Melt it over a fire or in a water bath. Gradually add a tablespoon of pine or fir needles. Boil over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside and cool. Allow to harden. After this, the ointment is ready for use. Apply a thin layer to the nasal mucosa 2-3 times a day.

Honey and cream ointment is also used. To prepare, melt butter over low heat, gradually pour in honey. Stir until completely dissolved, then remove from heat, allow to solidify. Apply a thin layer to the nasal cavity up to 5 times a day. It should not be taken by people who are allergic to honey and propolis.

Inhalations for nasal polyps

Inhalations are very helpful against polyps. Special physiotherapeutic procedures can be carried out, for example, UF, inhalation of extracts and medicines.

At home, you can do inhalations over steam. For example, inhalations using herbal decoctions have proven themselves well. To prepare a decoction, take 3-4 tablespoons of herbs per liter of water, pour boiling water over it, leave for half an hour, wrapping the teapot in a warm place. Then pour the decoction into a basin. If the decoction has cooled down and there is no steam, it should be heated.

After this, bend over the basin, cover yourself with a towel and breathe over the steam. The procedure lasts 10-15 minutes. Contraindicated for people with cardiovascular diseases. Also, it cannot be performed during periods of acute exacerbations, at elevated temperatures.

Herbal remedies can be used in various ways. Chamomile, calendula, mint, sage will help relieve inflammation. Nettle, stevia, ginseng, eleutherococcus have antiviral and immunostimulating properties. Mint leaves, birch buds, oak bark will help relieve allergic reactions. You can prepare mixtures from several herbal components.

Salt inhalations have also proven themselves to be effective. Salt eliminates swelling and relieves inflammation. To prepare a solution for inhalation, add a tablespoon of salt to a liter of water. You can use sea salt. If you don’t have sea salt, you can make it yourself. To do this, mix a spoonful of salt, a spoonful of soda and add 2-3 drops of iodine.

A positive effect can be achieved by using essential oils. Coniferous oils are most effective for polyps. You can use thuja, eucalyptus, juniper, fir, cypress, pine, and spruce oils. To prepare a solution for inhalation, dissolve 1-2 drops of oil in a liter of boiling water.

Inhalations should be done at night. After doing this, you should go to bed as soon as possible, covered warmly.

Nebulizer for nasal polyps

In case of polyps, a nebulizer can be used for inhalation. This is a special mini-device that contains a canister with a medicine, a device for spraying. Additionally, the kit includes a mask for inhalation. The mask is used mainly for children.

Many inhalation products are produced in this form, for example, Avamis, Bioporox, Flixonase. The advantage of this method is that the dosage of the drug is strictly calculated. One inhalation contains the required amount of the active substance. Allows you to quickly relieve inflammation, eliminate swelling.

Antibiotics for nasal polyps

Antibiotics are used if polyps have developed against the background of a bacterial infection, or if a concomitant infectious process caused by bacteria and their toxins develops in the body. Antibiotics are recommended to be taken after an antibiotic sensitivity test. It allows one to isolate the microorganism that is the causative agent of the disease, identify it, and study its basic properties. An antibiotic is selected that has the most pronounced bacteriostatic effect on the isolated pathogen. Its optimal dosage is selected. Only after this is the drug prescribed to the person.

If it is not possible to conduct such an analysis, a regular bacteriological culture can be performed, which will make it possible to detect a microorganism or a group of microorganisms that contribute to the development of the infectious process. Based on this, an approximate selection of a drug or group of drugs that have a bacteriostatic effect on this pathogen is made. A broad-spectrum antibiotic can be prescribed, which has moderate activity against many groups of microorganisms.

Often used drugs such as amoxiclav, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, penicillin, amoxicillin, streptomycin. The course of treatment is from 3 to 7 days. It is important to complete the course of treatment, even if the state of health has improved and the polyp has decreased in size. This will make it possible to completely eliminate the infectious process and avoid relapses in the future.

In addition, if you do not complete the course, the bacteria that survived will mutate and become resistant. The antibiotic will be ineffective next time. The danger is that bacteria become resistant not only to this antibiotic, but to the entire group of drugs. In the future, bacteria can become resistant to multiple drugs with cross-reactions. Thus, even other groups of microorganisms will not have an effect.

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The best hormonal drugs for nasal polyps

The best hormonal drugs are those that have a minimal effect on the body and have virtually no side effects. This category includes drugs that have a local effect, that is, they act exclusively locally on the hyperplastic mucous membrane of the nose and sinuses. These drugs should not have a systemic effect on the entire body, and they should not be absorbed into the blood. Such drugs exist and are most often presented as injections, sprays, and nasal drops. Such drugs as nasonex, flixonase, beclomethasone, and nasobek have proven themselves well.

Injection for nasal polyps

Today, otolaryngological practice increasingly uses hormonal injections that are injected directly into the polyp. It gradually dissolves. The polyp completely dies after the end of the full course of treatment. Then the doctor removes it, or it disappears on its own, for example, when sneezing.

The number of injections and their dosage are determined individually and depend on the prevalence of the pathological process, its severity, and the presence of concomitant diseases. The hormonal agent is selected individually, first tested. If it is suitable, then positive results can be expected within a month. There is every chance of complete elimination of polyps and prevention of relapses.

The method is used as an alternative to surgical intervention when it is impossible to perform an operation. After the polyp is removed, the immune system is adjusted. Immunity is brought into line with individual and age norms, the imbalance is eliminated, which allows normalizing the body's defenses, mobilizing internal resources, increasing the body's resistance and its speed of recovery.

Diprospan for nasal polyps

The main injection used to remove nasal polyps is Diprospan. This is a hormonal drug that is injected directly into the area of the polypous neoplasm. It is a great alternative to surgery, allowing you to quickly get rid of polyps. It is also important that this drug allows you to avoid side effects, since it does not have a systemic effect on the body.

When undergoing therapy, it is important to follow certain rules. The daily dosage of the drug is 1 ml. With severe atrophy of the mucous layer and its excessive hyperplasia, 1-2 injections are enough to notice a noticeable result.

It is also necessary to take into account that hormonal agents can be administered no more than once a week. This will allow you to avoid side effects and reduce the load on the body, at the same time, it will allow you to remove polyps in the nose without relapses and complications. As a result of such therapy, the polyp is rejected by the mucous membrane. It can be removed, or it will fall off on its own. It is important to undergo a recovery course after therapy aimed at correcting the immune system and preventing repeated growths.

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Beetroot for nasal polyps

Beetroot boosts immunity, cleanses the body of toxins and waste. Contains a large number of vitamins. Has antioxidant properties. Can be added to various salads. You can make puree from fresh beets. To prepare, grate 2-3 fresh raw beets, add salt to taste. Use three times a day. You need to eat all the prepared puree during the day. The next day, prepare a new one.

A mixture of beets with honey has also proven itself well. To prepare the puree, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey, mix until a homogeneous mass is formed. Consume throughout the day.

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Beetroot juice for nasal polyps

Beetroot juice has proven itself to be effective against nasal polyps. It is recommended to drink 50-100 grams of juice per day. You can add a teaspoon of honey to it. You can also add a pinch of coriander, basil, and mint to the juice. This will enhance the taste and medicinal properties of the juice.

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Treatment of nasal polyps with honey

Honey has long been used as a remedy to combat many infectious and somatic diseases. Honey has a wide range of effects. It reduces inflammation, eliminates irritation, swelling, hyperemia. It has a softening, antiseptic, wound-healing effect. It promotes the resorption of small neoplasms, inhibits the growth and development of tumors. In addition, it normalizes metabolic processes, removes toxins and slags, normalizes the state of the immune system, increases the body's resistance to infectious diseases.

Honey is used internally and externally. It can be used for compresses on the nasal septum, as an ointment for application to the mucous membrane of the nose. Honey solutions can be used to gargle and wash the nose. Honey cakes are made from honey, which are applied to the nasal area for warming. Honey is added to inhalation solutions, collections and mixtures to soften the mucous membrane. For children, cough drops, syrups, mixtures, tinctures, decoctions are prepared.

Linden honey is used mainly. It has a beneficial effect on mucous membranes: it restores, relieves inflammation, eliminates hyperemia, edema, hyperplasia. It has powerful antiseptic properties. Honey is contraindicated only for people with allergies to honey and people suffering from diabetes. Otherwise, the remedy has virtually no side effects.

To prepare a decoction for washing the nose and rinsing, take a tablespoon of honey per glass of water. Instead of water, you can use a decoction of chamomile, sage, calendula. This way you can enhance the effect of the procedures, achieve a greater positive effect.

To lubricate the nasal cavity and dissolve polyps, use honey with eucalyptus. To prepare the mixture, take 50 ml of eucalyptus oil, add a tablespoon of honey, mix thoroughly. Use as an ointment. Stir before use.

For internal use in case of polyps, some means are also recommended. They help to increase immunity, body resistance, normalize well-being. Accordingly, inflammation decreases, tumors and neoplasms are absorbed.

A herbal infusion has proven itself well. To prepare it, you will need chamomile flowers, calendula flowers, sage leaves, and oak bark. The plants are mixed together. A dessert spoon of the mixture is boiled, then placed in a thermos for infusion. Add honey and mix thoroughly. Drink a third of a glass for 14 to 28 days.

Honey infusion also has a positive effect. You will need 100 grams of honey. Pour 500 ml of vodka or alcohol, let it brew for several days. After that, the remedy is ready for use. It is recommended to drink a quarter cup twice a day. You can also lubricate the nasal cavity with this solution in case of abundant mucus discharge, especially purulent.

Honey is used as part of inhalations. For inhalation, add 2 tablespoons of honey per liter of hot water. Dissolve, then pour into a basin, bend over it. Cover with a towel or sheet. Duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes. Instead of water, you can use various herbal decoctions, medicines.

Mumiyo for nasal polyps

Mumiyo is a thick solid mass that easily dissolves in water. It is a substance of organic origin that is produced by animals. It does not have toxic properties. It is widely used to treat inflammatory and infectious diseases, helps to increase the body's resistance, normalizes the immune system, increases the body's endurance, and significantly improves well-being.

It is recommended to take it early in the morning, before getting out of bed. After drinking the remedy, it is recommended to lie down for 30-40 minutes, it is better to sleep. To prepare the solution, use 0.5 - 1 gram of mumiyo per liter of water.

You can also use mumiyo ointment to lubricate the nasal cavity. To prepare the ointment, dissolve 1 gram of mumiyo in 100 ml of warm water. Take 100 grams of butter and melt it over low heat. Stir constantly and pour in the previously prepared mumiyo solution in water. Stir thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then remove from heat and allow to harden. Store the ointment in the refrigerator. It is used mainly at night. It is necessary to lubricate the nasal cavity with a thin layer. After this, you need to go to bed, covered warmly.

Also used for compresses. Take the prepared ointment, spread a thin layer on the bridge of the nose and around the nose. You can cover it with cellophane or polyethylene on top, which will help retain heat and moisture. Then apply dry heat on top, preferably natural wool fabric. This compress should be kept for 20-30 minutes. Then remove the compress, wiping it with a damp cloth.

Treatment of nasal polyp with propolis

Propolis, or bee glue, is a substance that is primarily used by bees to make hives. Many of the components are essential substances that are not synthesized in the body, but only come from outside.

Propolis is used for preventive and restorative purposes, for treatment. It is used in decoctions, infusions, syrups. It can also be used for compresses, wraps, inhalations, decoctions for rinsing.

An ointment made from propolis and alcohol has proven itself well. There should be a small amount of alcohol, which will allow the propolis to dissolve. After that, about the same amount of Vaseline is melted in a separate bowl and mixed. Boil for about 5-10 minutes. Filter the ointment. The finished product is stored in the refrigerator. Lubricate the skin surface, the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. Sometimes lanolin ointment is prepared in a similar way, adding lanolin as a base.

Propolis oil is also used as an ointment. You can take a piece of oil, or dissolve it in a glass for drinking. To prepare propolis oil, about 100 grams of oil are melted, after complete dissolution, separately dissolved propolis in alcohol is added, and allowed to brew. Eat a small piece every 10 hours. You can dissolve the oil and drink it as a drink.

Propolis extract is prepared from 50-100 grams of propolis and 300 ml of 96% alcohol. Infuse for 5 days. The extract is taken immediately, but only after preliminary dissolution, since it is concentrated. It cannot be taken undiluted. It must be diluted with water to a solution of the required concentration.

Leeches for nasal polyps

Hirudotherapy, or leech therapy, is becoming increasingly popular in both alternative and traditional medicine. The treatment is based on the action of enzymes contained in the leech's saliva. When biting the skin, the leech injects a special complex of enzymes into the skin, which has a therapeutic effect on a person. Firstly, these enzymes have an analgesic effect. Secondly, the enzymes are anticoagulants that prevent blood clotting and thin the blood.

They also have an anti-inflammatory effect, help dissolve some components, resolve seals, polyps, and neoplasms. Slows down the growth rate of malignant tumors. Hirudotherapy is contraindicated for people with blood clotting problems. Leech therapy is contraindicated for people with hemophilia and cardiovascular diseases.

Saline solution for nasal polyps

Salt relieves inflammation, eliminates tissue swelling, and removes excess fluid from the body. This eliminates inflammation and prevents the formation of exudate and mucus. Saline solutions are used to rinse the nasal cavity and gargle. They can also be used as a lotion and compress. Salt has proven itself well as an inhalation agent.

For preparation, usually take a tablespoon per 500 ml of warm water. Dissolve the salt. Then apply, depending on the method of application. So, for washing and rinsing, use only a warm solution.

For compresses and lotions, gauze must be soaked in a warm solution. After this, apply the gauze to the nasal septum. Leave the lotion this way for 10-15 minutes. Cover the compress with cellophane and dry heat, woolen cloth. Remove after 15-20 minutes.

To perform inhalations, pour a hot salt solution into an inhalation basin and lean over it. Cover your head with a towel. Breathe in salt vapors for 15-20 minutes. After this, go to bed as quickly as possible.

Sea salt for nasal polyps

Sea salt has a good effect on the respiratory system. Due to the content of microelements and other compounds, it normalizes metabolic processes in the body and restores mucous membranes. It very quickly eliminates edema and hyperemia.

If you don't have ready-made sea salt, you can make it yourself. To prepare it, you need a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of soda and 2-3 drops of iodine per 500 ml of warm water. It is used for rinsing, washing, and inhalation.

Avamis for nasal polyps

Avamys is a hormonal steroid drug that has a local anti-inflammatory effect. It is available as a spray and a nebulizer for inhalation. The advantage of this method is that it allows for only local action. Since the drug does not have a systemic effect, the risk of side effects is minimized. There are almost no contraindications.

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Treatment of polyps in the nose with onions and honey

Onion has proven itself to be effective in preventing further development of polyps and their resorption. Its properties are enhanced when combined with honey. Onion has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. Honey softens mucous membranes, stimulates the immune system, and increases the body's resistance.

Onion puree with honey has proven itself well. To prepare, take one large onion, grate it or mince it. Mix with honey (tablespoon). Stir until a homogeneous mass is formed. Take during the day. The next day, you need to prepare a new remedy.

Also take onion juice with honey. Add a teaspoon of honey to 50 ml of juice. Mix and drink a teaspoon three times a day.

Onion puree with honey can be applied to the nasal septum as a lotion or compress, which also promotes the resorption of hypertrophied tissue and a reduction in the size of the polyp.

Garlic for nasal polyps and sinusitis

Known for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. Reduces inflammation, eliminates irritation and swelling.

To prepare a decoction of garlic, pour a glass of boiling water. Bring to a boil, then leave for an hour. Take 2 tablespoons three times a day.

Garlic infusion has proven itself well. One head of garlic is crushed and passed through a garlic press. 500 ml of alcohol is required for pouring. The resulting product is thoroughly mixed with honey.

Removal of nasal polyps with urine

Urine contains a complex of enzymes that lyse bacterial microflora and foreign formations. Urine is a sterile liquid. It has long been used as an antibacterial agent. In field conditions and during the war, urine was used to disinfect wounds, treat damaged surfaces, and treat gangrene and wound infections.

To remove polyps with urine, urine rinsing is used. The nasal cavity is rinsed with a fresh portion of urine while it is warm. Rinsing is done 3-4 times a day until the polyp comes out or dissolves.

Black pepper for nasal polyps

Black pepper improves blood circulation, thereby providing full access of blood to the inflamed area. Damaged cells, metabolic products and toxins are removed from the body faster, and the exudate is resorbed. Accordingly, swelling and tissue hyperplasia are significantly reduced, and the polyp decreases in size.

Black pepper can be added to drinks. Drink at a rate of about 5 grams per 200 ml of tea. After this, it is better to go to bed, it is better to do the procedure in the evening.

You can also add a little ground pepper to a glass of vodka, drink it in one gulp, and go to bed.

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Iodine for nasal polyps

Iodine is useful because it is included in the metabolism and normalizes both the structural and functional state of the body. In addition, iodine normalizes the endocrine state of the body, has a positive effect on the function of the thyroid gland.

You can draw an iodine grid on the surface of the skin (on the bridge of the nose). In this case, iodine will be absorbed by the skin and included in metabolic processes. It will promote the resorption of seals and neoplasms, healing of wounds, and reduction of bleeding. Iodine can also be used in the composition of throat gargles and nasal lavage.

Treatment of nasal polyps with celandine

To prepare the decoction, pour a glass of boiling water over a teaspoon of the herb and leave for 30 minutes. Gradually increase the concentration to three tablespoons. Then strain and take warm, a quarter of a glass 30 minutes before meals. Take three times a day. If weakness or discomfort occurs, start with lower concentrations and gradually increase them.

Celandine is also included in many medicinal collections. To prepare a collection for the treatment of polyps and neoplasms, it is recommended to mix 1.5 tablespoons of celandine with 1.5 tablespoons of wild pansy. Pour a glass of boiling water. Drink throughout the day in small sips. From this same decoction, you can use medicinal baths and inhalations.

White lily for nasal polyps

Vodka and alcohol infusions of white lily have become very popular. They have long been used as a means for internal use, as well as for the resorption of tumors and hematomas. They were used to wash fresh and purulent wounds, treat diseases of the nose. Gorda, for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory and infectious diseases. All parts of the lily were used to prepare the infusion: roots (bulbs), stems, leaves, flowers.

Prepared at a ratio of 1:5, where 1 part is herbal and 4 parts are alcohol. Lily infusion is used both in pure form and as part of herbal infusions. To prepare infusions, all components are taken in equal parts. Lily infusions with the addition of rhizomes of white cinquefoil, lingonberry, biennial octopus, Chinese magnolia vine, eyebright, burnet, and rosemary have proven themselves well. Infusions are usually taken one tablespoon three times a day.

Kalanchoe for nasal polyps

Kalanchoe has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties, and also significantly reduces swelling. Dissolves seals.

Most often used in the form of nasal drops. To do this, squeeze the juice from the leaves of the plant, let it stand for 10-15 minutes. Then bury 5 drops in each nostril, three times a day. Causes severe sneezing, since the juice is a potent substance, contains a large number of flavonoids and phytohormones. It has an irritating effect on the receptors. At the same time, a powerful therapeutic effect occurs.

New in the treatment of nasal polyps

Today, such a method of endoscopic surgery as shaver removal is widely used. This is a relatively new method in surgery, in which the image is displayed on the monitor screen, and the doctor has the opportunity to see the whole picture, assess the situation as a whole, and control it. The removal procedure is performed under anesthesia.

The shaver is also called a microdebrider, it allows you to remove the polyp completely, right down to the healthy tissue. This almost completely eliminates the risk of relapses and repeated growth of polyps. In addition, the risk of damage and trauma of the procedure are minimized. This is due to the fact that with the help of this device you can crush the polyp. Then it is completely absorbed.

After the operation, the mucous membrane remains maximally healthy, recovery occurs very quickly. Bleeding practically does not occur. The postoperative period lasts 3-5 days, after which the patient can be discharged home. During this time, it is necessary to carry out rinsing. Most often, a saline solution is used. With the help of this remedy, not only swelling and inflammation are removed, but also tissue residues are removed, the risk of complications and bleeding is reduced. To prevent the risk of infection, antibiotics are prescribed. The procedure is contraindicated in acute inflammatory processes and severe allergic reactions.

A laser is also used. The procedure can even be performed on an outpatient basis. No special preparation is required. Except that you cannot eat on the day of the procedure. An anesthetic is injected into the polyp area. Then an endoscope with a camera and laser equipment are inserted. The camera allows the image to be displayed on the screen.

Using a laser beam, the doctor heats the cells that make up the polyp. These cells evaporate. The laser simultaneously seals the vessels, so there is no bleeding. Due to minimal interventions, the risk of infection is significantly reduced. This procedure can be performed even on people suffering from bronchial asthma.

After a few days, you need to visit a doctor to check the condition of the mucous membrane. After the procedure, a recovery period may be required. Special ointments, sprays, aerosols are prescribed that prevent re-growth of tissue and reduce the likelihood of inflammation and infection.

This operation is contraindicated in obstructive and asthmatic bronchitis, asthma, and multiple polyps. This method has one serious drawback - the impossibility of opening the sinuses. Accordingly, the polypous tissue in them is not removed.