Nasal polyps themselves aren’t painful, but depending on their size and number, they may cause persistent congestion, postnasal drip, reduced sense of smell, facial pain, frequent sinusitis, difficulty breathing, and other complications. These symptoms are shared by many other conditions that often resolve on their own with rest and fluids, but as a rule of thumb, be sure to visit a physician if symptoms last longer than 10 days.

Nasal polyps are usually treated non-surgically with corticosteroids and other medications to reduce inflammation and restore airflow in the nasal passageways and sinuses. In the event that conservative treatment methods fail to improve symptoms, surgery may then be recommended to remove troublesome polyps. Dr. Scotch offers minimally invasive PolypVac® procedures to remove polyps without extensive surgery and general anesthesia. These endoscopic procedures are performed right here in our office near Land O’Lakes, FL, and can provide substantial relief to nasal polyp sufferers in minutes.