I've been told I have nasal polyps in my right nostril. I went to an ENT and they said I needed a CT scan, which I did. After reviewing the scan, the doc said I should have surgery right away and didn't even suggest any medication first. It feels a bit suspicious to me. From what I've found online, these polyps seem pretty common. I'm just wondering if there are medicines or home remedies I could try before jumping into surgery. What do you think?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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No surgical excision is the treatment of choice for nasal polyps,trust your doctor and follow their advice.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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