Do you have to have surgery for a sinus infection that has developed polyps?

Sinusitis has grown polyps, clinically belongs to the chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, surgical treatment is the main method, but not necessary, it is recommended to go to the hospital otorhinolaryngology under the guidance of the doctor to choose the treatment. 1. Mild nasal polyps without structural abnormality with sinusitis: it can be treated with glucocorticoid nasal spray (not less than 3 months), mucus promoter, anti-allergic drugs (not less than 1 month), antibiotics (not more than 2 weeks), etc. If there is no significant improvement, it can be treated with glucocorticoid nasal spray for a short period of time. If there is no significant improvement, oral systemic glucocorticosteroids can be reduced for a short period of time, and it is necessary to pay attention to the contraindications of systemic use of hormones. It is recommended to use the medication under the guidance of a doctor. 2. Moderate to severe nasal polyps with chronic sinusitis: it is recommended to use glucocorticoid nasal spray (not less than 3 months), mucus drainage agents, anti-allergic drugs (not less than 1 month), antibiotics (not more than 2 weeks), short-term reduction of oral glucocorticoid and other treatments, with attention to systemic use of hormones and other contraindications. If there is no significant improvement, surgery can be considered. 3. Combined structural abnormalities of nasal polyps with chronic sinusitis: due to structural abnormalities, resulting in sinus drainage obstacles, drug therapy is often ineffective, and it is recommended to go to an otolaryngologist for a definitive diagnosis and further choice of treatment. To summarize, with nasal polyps of sinusitis, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible to the ear, nose and throat department, improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to choose a reasonable treatment.