Acupuncture treatment for Antrochoanal polyp

Abstract

Choanal polyps are typically solitary nasal polyps and occur on one side. They characteristically have a pear-shaped appearance. Traditional Chinese Medicine may help manage antrochoanal polyps by reducing inflammation, improving sinus drainage, and addressing underlying imbalances through herbal therapy and acupuncture. These approaches aim to strengthen the body’s immune response and relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion and sinus pressure. In this research is presented a case of 55-year-old woman with antrochoanal polyp in the left nasal cavity. As a therapy prescribed by a specialist doctor, she used spray Flufetan, tablets Rupafin, capsules Chymoral S. As a symptom, she felt a blockage in her left nostril. As an additional examination, a CT scan of the nose was performed. After the results of the scan, the patient was suggested to undergo surgical intervention, i.e. intranasal removal of a polyp from the nasal sinuses. The patient came to the acupuncture center on December 12, 2025, where she immediately began acupuncture treatments. A few days after the first treatment, the patient went for surgery, where she was told during the preoperative examination that the polyp had disappeared. She continued with acupuncture treatments once a week. Acupuncture, has been used to address conditions affecting the nasal cavities and sinuses. Patients often experience noticeable relief after just a few sessions, including reduced nasal congestion.

Keywords: TCM, acupuncture, sinus, polyp