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Are polyps making my nose bigger?

surfsup2929May 17, 2016
About 7-8 years ago I got nasal polyps. In the time since then my nose has become much much bigger. I never had a big nose but I would say I do. Could this be causing it? Also if they were removed would my nose revert to the way it once was? Thank you.

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Dr. Jawed Tahery, FRCS
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Answered on May 18, 2016
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