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Inferior turbinate in one side of nose
My five years old son has inferior turbinate in one side of his nose. I take him to the perdiatic specialist but he doesn't seem any concerned and told me it is normal and very common but I am bit concerned about it please advise me should I go to ENT specialist.. Although my son doesn't having any problem because of it ... Thank you.
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Inferior turbinate is a normal structure inside the nose and no treatment is necessary for it. Your Paediatrician is right in not treating it especially if it is asymptomatic.
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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