FESS Surgery: Can Polyps Grow Back?Fess Surgery
4 weeks ago
I had FESS surgery for nasal polyps last year, and I was fine for a while. But now I feel nasal blockage and loss of smell again. Does this mean polyps often come back even after surgery? If yes, are there ways to prevent recurrence with medicines or lifestyle changes?
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Yes, nasal polyps do have a tendency to come back, even after a well-done FESS surgery. Surgery clears the existing polyps and opens the nasal passages, but it cannot change the underlying tendency of some people to form new growths due to chronic inflammation or allergies. This is why your ENT usually advises ongoing treatment with nasal steroid sprays, saline rinses, and sometimes allergy management after surgery. These measures help keep inflammation under control and reduce the chance of recurrence. Lifestyle steps like avoiding smoking, staying away from dust and strong irritants, and managing asthma or allergies also play a role in prevention. Regular follow-up scopes allow the doctor to detect small regrowths early and manage them with medicines before they become troublesome. With this combined approach, many patients are able to keep their symptoms well under control for the long term.
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