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Can an individual with huge nasal polyps fly on a plane?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have nasal polyps and have previously had these removed. After a bad cold, the polyp in my left nostril has come down and is completely blocking that nostril. No air can enter or exit. I need to see my doctor, but I am due to fly for work next week and am concerned about the pressure on the plane. Would it be advisable not to travel by plane? I have been asthmatic with a history of allergy or hay fever. This is already impacting my left ear. Currently, I am taking Ventolin Symbicort.
Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

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Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda is an Otolaryngologist with rich clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His expertise includes managing sinus diseases, hearing loss, throat conditions, and performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.

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Hello,

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The pressure difference of the airplane can harm your left ear, which is already closed by the left nasal polyps. It will be better to postpone the airplane travel till dealing with the nasal polyps. These are allergic polyps that mostly need to be surgically removed again. I advise you to consult with a specialist and take a Cortisone injection as Diprofos (Betamethasone sodium phosphate and Betamethasone dipropionate) ampule. It is a single injection dose every 6 to 7 months till the polyp disappears.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you. It is extremely uncomfortable just now. Is it common to have polyps this large?

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Education:

DLO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda is an Otolaryngologist with rich clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His expertise includes managing sinus diseases, hearing loss, throat conditions, and performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is not common, but it happens. In my career life, I saw one case like yours with large polyps in both nostrils.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 30, 2022
Reviewed At January 19, 2024

Education:

DLO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda is an Otolaryngologist with rich clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His expertise includes managing sinus diseases, hearing loss, throat conditions, and performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.

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Otolaryngology (E.N.T)

Education:

DLO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda is an Otolaryngologist with rich clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His expertise includes managing sinus diseases, hearing loss, throat conditions, and performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.

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