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Turbinate Hypertrophy
I have been having breathing problem from my right nostril since 4 months and my ct scan report shows hypertrophy of inferior turbinate.. I was advised to go for cauterization of my turbinates please guide me how its done
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Cauterization is done by inserting needle in turbinate tissue and cauterizing. This leads to shrinkage of turbinate. One option is laser turbinoplasty
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Need to see ur CT report and details of ur history and treatment
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It's a invasive procedure of the nose.
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