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Looks like a polyp

2021-05-04 08:59:23
I have something that looks like polyp.. I am not sure.. At first it was only at one side of my nose but now it is on both sides of my nose.. It completely blocked one of nostril and another one is half way there..
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Inferior turbinate Hypertrophy is there History is inadequate Provide detailed history
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Hi ‘! What you are seeing is the turbinate . It’s a normal nasal anatomical structure , which swells up in the cold and shrinks when it’s hot . It doesn’t look like a polyp in this picture . Don’t worry about it.
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Saline nasal drops can help with nasal block.

Answered2021-05-04 09:01:42

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