what is the treatment for post nasal drip(PND)?!
Question: i have post nasal drip for four years.
i have seen many doctors and tried many medicines.
but nothing helped.
doctors advise me operation.
should i opt for operation of my polyps?will it help?
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If 4 years of medication & various doctors have not cured you of PND, then it is probably wise to seek surgery.
Depending on your case, a polypectomy is relatively easy with little or no post-op complications (including your recovery from anaesthesia).
It is best that you go to a trusted ENT surgeon, talk to him/her about the pros and cons of the op, discuss the pre-op requirements as well as the post-op care before you decide on anything. Also, find out the success rate of that particular surgeon, as well as the success rate of the op in curing PND.
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Lots of water and pain relief over the counter medicine should help. At least it did for me! Good luck and take care
Steroids, decongestants, meds. to shrink the polyps (yes, these exist.. visit an ENT). But if you've tried all these and are really having a hard time, consider the surgery. Or at least ask your doctor if he/she has another patient you can talk to (sometimes they'll find someone for you) that has already had this surgery.
Best of luck!
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