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How Can Nasal Polyps Be Treated ?

I have been having a lot of problems with my sinus for over a year now nd it has been causing me to have very bad headaches nd now I have had 2 nasal polyps in my left nostril the first one was more so bloddy nd this ome I have now has been in my nose for a month in a half. However I don t have insurance at the moment so I cannot see my. ent doctor
Thu, 5 Apr 2012
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ENT Specialist 's  Response
hi

welcome to healthcaremagic



if you are having polyp only on one side, then it could be an antrochoanal polyp

take an antibiotic (tab levofloxacin 500mg once a day for 10 days) along with tab cetrizine once a day in the night for 10 days along with steam inhalation thrice a day for 10 days.



regards
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Psychiatrist Dr. Aravinda Jawali's  Response
Start on Doxycycline tablets 100mg orally on daily in mornings for over 4 weeks.
Y o can take tab Paracetamol 2 qid prn/
Nasl polyps we will wait an d see. but you can try nasal decongestants available over the counter.use cautiously.
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How Can Nasal Polyps Be Treated ?

hi welcome to healthcaremagic if you are having polyp only on one side, then it could be an antrochoanal polyp take an antibiotic (tab levofloxacin 500mg once a day for 10 days) along with tab cetrizine once a day in the night for 10 days along with steam inhalation thrice a day for 10 days. regards