Nasal polyps after surgery to be rinsed with saline time, need to be based on the etiology of the disease, the characteristics of the disease and postoperative recovery comprehensive judgment, mostly in 3 ~ 6 months or so, some patients need a longer period of time.
If a single posterior nostril polyp, its tip is mostly in the middle nasal tract at the natural opening of the maxillary sinus, as well as the simple middle turbinate polypoid lesion, after the swelling is completely removed, generally bleeding is not much, and the inflammatory secretion is limited, it is feasible to short-term saline irrigation, the length of time in less than 3 months.
If extensive mucosal polyp growth in the sinuses or hemorrhagic necrotic polyps in the maxillary sinus, mostly accompanied by chronic sinusitis, this type of intraoperative bleeding and postoperative secretions are more. Standardized medication and regular follow-up are needed for 3 to 6 months after surgery, during which different strengths and regularity of nasal saline rinsing are chosen according to the nature and flow of nasal secretions.
If you have nasal polyposis, nasal endoscopy examination of bilateral nasal sinus mucosa has extensive inflammatory reaction and polypoid degeneration, even if the surgical treatment is still prone to recurrent episodes. This type of patients need long-term saline nasal rinsing to reduce secretion stagnation and stimulate discomfort and aggravate inflammation.
For the method and duration of saline rinsing after nasal polyp surgery, it is recommended to consult an ear, nose and throat specialist and follow the doctor’s instructions.