Polyps...is everyone

[65rosessamurai]

Kate...a Bazillion years?! I guess I must be 4 Bazillion years old, then!! (had mine out before you did!). Perhaps I was lucky to only go in twice for polyp removal, I was about 14 then.
bittyhorse23,
Advantages to having the polyps removed would seem to outweigh them being left alone.
If you cannot breathe through your nose with your mouth closed, most definitely your sleeping patterns may be interrupted from snoring.
Sinus drainage seems to go hand-in-hand with the polyps, so a constant dry cough is also something I'm guessing you are dealing with, am I right?
Though the removal of polyps may either cause more polyps, OR (big or), after they are removed, more polyps are discovered hiding behind them.
My last thought, which could be fact, is that with the polyps blocking the sinuses, constant sinus infections more than likely occur. With the polyps removed, the sinus infections should at least diminish, if not dissapear.
The advantage to keeping them in their would be saving the insurance company money, and not having to go through the surgery procedure...and, yes, case-by-case, sometimes they do come back like weeds!
Although you mention you still have your sense of taste, it's probably not very strong, however I would highly recommend when that goes, to definitely go for surgery. I went at least two years without a sense of taste and smell and was astonished as to what I was missing!!
BTW, is your doc a CF doc? Had you gone to see an ENT for a second opinion?

 

[65rosessamurai]

Kate...a Bazillion years?! I guess I must be 4 Bazillion years old, then!! (had mine out before you did!). Perhaps I was lucky to only go in twice for polyp removal, I was about 14 then.
bittyhorse23,
Advantages to having the polyps removed would seem to outweigh them being left alone.
If you cannot breathe through your nose with your mouth closed, most definitely your sleeping patterns may be interrupted from snoring.
Sinus drainage seems to go hand-in-hand with the polyps, so a constant dry cough is also something I'm guessing you are dealing with, am I right?
Though the removal of polyps may either cause more polyps, OR (big or), after they are removed, more polyps are discovered hiding behind them.
My last thought, which could be fact, is that with the polyps blocking the sinuses, constant sinus infections more than likely occur. With the polyps removed, the sinus infections should at least diminish, if not dissapear.
The advantage to keeping them in their would be saving the insurance company money, and not having to go through the surgery procedure...and, yes, case-by-case, sometimes they do come back like weeds!
Although you mention you still have your sense of taste, it's probably not very strong, however I would highly recommend when that goes, to definitely go for surgery. I went at least two years without a sense of taste and smell and was astonished as to what I was missing!!
BTW, is your doc a CF doc? Had you gone to see an ENT for a second opinion?

 

[65rosessamurai]

Kate...a Bazillion years?! I guess I must be 4 Bazillion years old, then!! (had mine out before you did!). Perhaps I was lucky to only go in twice for polyp removal, I was about 14 then.
bittyhorse23,
Advantages to having the polyps removed would seem to outweigh them being left alone.
If you cannot breathe through your nose with your mouth closed, most definitely your sleeping patterns may be interrupted from snoring.
Sinus drainage seems to go hand-in-hand with the polyps, so a constant dry cough is also something I'm guessing you are dealing with, am I right?
Though the removal of polyps may either cause more polyps, OR (big or), after they are removed, more polyps are discovered hiding behind them.
My last thought, which could be fact, is that with the polyps blocking the sinuses, constant sinus infections more than likely occur. With the polyps removed, the sinus infections should at least diminish, if not dissapear.
The advantage to keeping them in their would be saving the insurance company money, and not having to go through the surgery procedure...and, yes, case-by-case, sometimes they do come back like weeds!
Although you mention you still have your sense of taste, it's probably not very strong, however I would highly recommend when that goes, to definitely go for surgery. I went at least two years without a sense of taste and smell and was astonished as to what I was missing!!
BTW, is your doc a CF doc? Had you gone to see an ENT for a second opinion?

 

[65rosessamurai]

Kate...a Bazillion years?! I guess I must be 4 Bazillion years old, then!! (had mine out before you did!). Perhaps I was lucky to only go in twice for polyp removal, I was about 14 then.
bittyhorse23,
Advantages to having the polyps removed would seem to outweigh them being left alone.
If you cannot breathe through your nose with your mouth closed, most definitely your sleeping patterns may be interrupted from snoring.
Sinus drainage seems to go hand-in-hand with the polyps, so a constant dry cough is also something I'm guessing you are dealing with, am I right?
Though the removal of polyps may either cause more polyps, OR (big or), after they are removed, more polyps are discovered hiding behind them.
My last thought, which could be fact, is that with the polyps blocking the sinuses, constant sinus infections more than likely occur. With the polyps removed, the sinus infections should at least diminish, if not dissapear.
The advantage to keeping them in their would be saving the insurance company money, and not having to go through the surgery procedure...and, yes, case-by-case, sometimes they do come back like weeds!
Although you mention you still have your sense of taste, it's probably not very strong, however I would highly recommend when that goes, to definitely go for surgery. I went at least two years without a sense of taste and smell and was astonished as to what I was missing!!
BTW, is your doc a CF doc? Had you gone to see an ENT for a second opinion?

 

[65rosessamurai]

Kate...a Bazillion years?! I guess I must be 4 Bazillion years old, then!! (had mine out before you did!). Perhaps I was lucky to only go in twice for polyp removal, I was about 14 then.
bittyhorse23,
Advantages to having the polyps removed would seem to outweigh them being left alone.
If you cannot breathe through your nose with your mouth closed, most definitely your sleeping patterns may be interrupted from snoring.
Sinus drainage seems to go hand-in-hand with the polyps, so a constant dry cough is also something I'm guessing you are dealing with, am I right?
Though the removal of polyps may either cause more polyps, OR (big or), after they are removed, more polyps are discovered hiding behind them.
My last thought, which could be fact, is that with the polyps blocking the sinuses, constant sinus infections more than likely occur. With the polyps removed, the sinus infections should at least diminish, if not dissapear.
The advantage to keeping them in their would be saving the insurance company money, and not having to go through the surgery procedure...and, yes, case-by-case, sometimes they do come back like weeds!
Although you mention you still have your sense of taste, it's probably not very strong, however I would highly recommend when that goes, to definitely go for surgery. I went at least two years without a sense of taste and smell and was astonished as to what I was missing!!
BTW, is your doc a CF doc? Had you gone to see an ENT for a second opinion?

 

[bittyhorse23]

Yes my doctor is a CF doctor. I had nto thought about going to an ENT for a second opinion....what does ENT stand for?

I can breath with my mouth closed but I can breath much better with it open...if that makes sense? I do have a constant dry cough but I don't think it is from the polyps, I have always had a dry cough unless I get sick then it is wet. I could be wrong though and always may have thought it was just "me" and not the polyps...it is something to think about.

Thanks!

 

[bittyhorse23]

Yes my doctor is a CF doctor. I had nto thought about going to an ENT for a second opinion....what does ENT stand for?

I can breath with my mouth closed but I can breath much better with it open...if that makes sense? I do have a constant dry cough but I don't think it is from the polyps, I have always had a dry cough unless I get sick then it is wet. I could be wrong though and always may have thought it was just "me" and not the polyps...it is something to think about.

Thanks!

 

[bittyhorse23]

Yes my doctor is a CF doctor. I had nto thought about going to an ENT for a second opinion....what does ENT stand for?

I can breath with my mouth closed but I can breath much better with it open...if that makes sense? I do have a constant dry cough but I don't think it is from the polyps, I have always had a dry cough unless I get sick then it is wet. I could be wrong though and always may have thought it was just "me" and not the polyps...it is something to think about.

Thanks!

 

[bittyhorse23]

Yes my doctor is a CF doctor. I had nto thought about going to an ENT for a second opinion....what does ENT stand for?

I can breath with my mouth closed but I can breath much better with it open...if that makes sense? I do have a constant dry cough but I don't think it is from the polyps, I have always had a dry cough unless I get sick then it is wet. I could be wrong though and always may have thought it was just "me" and not the polyps...it is something to think about.

Thanks!

 

[bittyhorse23]

Yes my doctor is a CF doctor. I had nto thought about going to an ENT for a second opinion....what does ENT stand for?

I can breath with my mouth closed but I can breath much better with it open...if that makes sense? I do have a constant dry cough but I don't think it is from the polyps, I have always had a dry cough unless I get sick then it is wet. I could be wrong though and always may have thought it was just "me" and not the polyps...it is something to think about.

Thanks!

 

[Breezy]

I used to have a ton and with hardcore steriods they shrunk. Now i just have one and comes and goes as it pleases. I noticed instantly when mine shrunk that i could breathe better. I can breathe through my nose no problem!

 

[Breezy]

I used to have a ton and with hardcore steriods they shrunk. Now i just have one and comes and goes as it pleases. I noticed instantly when mine shrunk that i could breathe better. I can breathe through my nose no problem!

 

[Breezy]

I used to have a ton and with hardcore steriods they shrunk. Now i just have one and comes and goes as it pleases. I noticed instantly when mine shrunk that i could breathe better. I can breathe through my nose no problem!

 

[Breezy]

I used to have a ton and with hardcore steriods they shrunk. Now i just have one and comes and goes as it pleases. I noticed instantly when mine shrunk that i could breathe better. I can breathe through my nose no problem!

 

[Breezy]

I used to have a ton and with hardcore steriods they shrunk. Now i just have one and comes and goes as it pleases. I noticed instantly when mine shrunk that i could breathe better. I can breathe through my nose no problem!

 

[65rosessamurai]

An <b>ENT</b> is an <b>E</b>ar-<b>N</b>ose-<b>T</b>hroat specialist (doctor). They would specialize in the polyp and sinus related stuff, but whether they are aware of CF would be a concern.

When I had polyps, I had constant sinus drainage, most of which would run to the back of my throat and cause a constant dry cough because the sinus drainage was irritating the throat.

having your mouth closed and breathing would suggest to me that the polyps didn't get directly in the path of your nasal passage. My polyps were so bad I couldn't even pass air through my nasal passage. I'm sure my voice was totally different because of that, too.

Whether you tell the doctor you want a second opinion, or you just go to a doctor for one would be something to consider. Most cases, it's wise to consult with your CF doctor, or even if you have a family doctor, to ask. I'm guessing that you will need a type of reference from one of your doctors in order to see an ENT.

Hope that is helpful information.

 

[65rosessamurai]

An <b>ENT</b> is an <b>E</b>ar-<b>N</b>ose-<b>T</b>hroat specialist (doctor). They would specialize in the polyp and sinus related stuff, but whether they are aware of CF would be a concern.

When I had polyps, I had constant sinus drainage, most of which would run to the back of my throat and cause a constant dry cough because the sinus drainage was irritating the throat.

having your mouth closed and breathing would suggest to me that the polyps didn't get directly in the path of your nasal passage. My polyps were so bad I couldn't even pass air through my nasal passage. I'm sure my voice was totally different because of that, too.

Whether you tell the doctor you want a second opinion, or you just go to a doctor for one would be something to consider. Most cases, it's wise to consult with your CF doctor, or even if you have a family doctor, to ask. I'm guessing that you will need a type of reference from one of your doctors in order to see an ENT.

Hope that is helpful information.

 

[65rosessamurai]

An <b>ENT</b> is an <b>E</b>ar-<b>N</b>ose-<b>T</b>hroat specialist (doctor). They would specialize in the polyp and sinus related stuff, but whether they are aware of CF would be a concern.

When I had polyps, I had constant sinus drainage, most of which would run to the back of my throat and cause a constant dry cough because the sinus drainage was irritating the throat.

having your mouth closed and breathing would suggest to me that the polyps didn't get directly in the path of your nasal passage. My polyps were so bad I couldn't even pass air through my nasal passage. I'm sure my voice was totally different because of that, too.

Whether you tell the doctor you want a second opinion, or you just go to a doctor for one would be something to consider. Most cases, it's wise to consult with your CF doctor, or even if you have a family doctor, to ask. I'm guessing that you will need a type of reference from one of your doctors in order to see an ENT.

Hope that is helpful information.

 

[65rosessamurai]

An <b>ENT</b> is an <b>E</b>ar-<b>N</b>ose-<b>T</b>hroat specialist (doctor). They would specialize in the polyp and sinus related stuff, but whether they are aware of CF would be a concern.

When I had polyps, I had constant sinus drainage, most of which would run to the back of my throat and cause a constant dry cough because the sinus drainage was irritating the throat.

having your mouth closed and breathing would suggest to me that the polyps didn't get directly in the path of your nasal passage. My polyps were so bad I couldn't even pass air through my nasal passage. I'm sure my voice was totally different because of that, too.

Whether you tell the doctor you want a second opinion, or you just go to a doctor for one would be something to consider. Most cases, it's wise to consult with your CF doctor, or even if you have a family doctor, to ask. I'm guessing that you will need a type of reference from one of your doctors in order to see an ENT.

Hope that is helpful information.

 

[65rosessamurai]

An <b>ENT</b> is an <b>E</b>ar-<b>N</b>ose-<b>T</b>hroat specialist (doctor). They would specialize in the polyp and sinus related stuff, but whether they are aware of CF would be a concern.

When I had polyps, I had constant sinus drainage, most of which would run to the back of my throat and cause a constant dry cough because the sinus drainage was irritating the throat.

having your mouth closed and breathing would suggest to me that the polyps didn't get directly in the path of your nasal passage. My polyps were so bad I couldn't even pass air through my nasal passage. I'm sure my voice was totally different because of that, too.

Whether you tell the doctor you want a second opinion, or you just go to a doctor for one would be something to consider. Most cases, it's wise to consult with your CF doctor, or even if you have a family doctor, to ask. I'm guessing that you will need a type of reference from one of your doctors in order to see an ENT.

Hope that is helpful information.