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Having lumps in nostrils

2022-06-23 06:47:49
Respected doctor , I am having lumps in both my nostrils and they dont hurt but i am facing breathing problems . Also have headache . I have observed them recently i.e 4 days back . Please help what is it and what to do . I am very worried about the same. Is it dangerous? Or is it cancerous? Please please help me out.
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These may be turbinates or polyps This requires physical consultation

Answered2022-06-23 12:41:25

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Hypertrophy turbinates.
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Nasal decongestants will be helpful

Answered2022-06-24 04:35:13

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It's normal anatomy of nose inferior turbinate which has increased in size. it generally happens because of allergy. don't worry. it's not cancer

Answered2022-06-23 12:26:03

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These are congested hypertrophied inferior turbinates. Get an ent opinion for treatment.

Answered2022-06-23 10:28:52

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Don’t worry.. they are just the normal inferior turbinates which are congested and hypertrophied
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Medicine and nasal spray to relieve the congestion
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Avoid cold food and drinks.. steam inhalation

Answered2022-06-23 09:20:54

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You have acute rhinitis ... Plus those 2 lumps are normal mass known as turbinates ,....
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get an endoscopic examination
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don't be too worried .. it's a normal body part... due to rhinitis mayb there is hypertrophy... so you are facing breathing problems from few days .... endoscopic examination and few medications will help you out

Answered2022-06-23 08:33:22

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