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Having lumps in nostrils
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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Hypertrophy turbinates.
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Nasal decongestants will be helpful
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These may be turbinates or polyps
This requires physical consultation
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
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
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Dr. Nafisa Parveen
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
These are congested hypertrophied inferior turbinates. Get an ent opinion for treatment.
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Dr. Sumit Maheshwari
ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
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
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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
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