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Medical Conditions - Turbinates

Turbinates are small bony structures inside the nose that helps cleanse, warm, and humidify the air that passes through the nasal cavity. Exposure to infections, irritation, or allergies results in inflammation or swelling of turbinates. Nasal antihistamine sprays and nasal corticosteroids are used to treat swollen turbinates.

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Can turbinate reduction improve breathing?

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Will nasal adhesion removal affect my nose's appearance?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The inside nasal tissue is entirely different from the outside nasal tissue. The inside tissue is a mucosa, while the outside one is a skin.

Can smoking cause turbinate swelling and sinus issues?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. The most common reason for your symptom is severe allergic rhinitis associated with sinusitis.

How to treat swollen nostrils with metallic post nasal drip?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your concerns, the swelling you are describing is most probably turbinate hypertrophy.

Can you help interpret my chest X-ray?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I am able to view your paranasal sinus X-rays.

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Dr. Vivek Chail

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I had turbinoplasty and cannot feel airflow in my nose post splint removal. Why?

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Do turbinate cause breathing problems in 22 months old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The pinkish growth in the nose will probably be the turbinate.

My right nostril still blocks during sleep, even after turbinoplasty. Do I need a resurgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the details sent by you. It would be better if you can send me the pre-operative and post-operative CT scan pictures.

My nose shape does not look good after septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I went through the pictures you shared (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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