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Turbinate shrink and expands same day
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Is nasal turbinate shrink and expands in the same day with in a gap of hours.. nasal turbinate shrink and expands in the same day with in a gap of hours..?
I was on steroids for 7 days.and did nasal endoscopy due to black fungus scare 3 weeks before and it was normal . Recovered from covid a month before.
From every now and then,I keep checking my nose..today I have noticed my nasal turbinate shrink and expands in the same day with in a gap of hours..I can see it on both the nose..
If yes,What are the reason.
I don't have any black fungus symptoms yet..
Pls help me to clear my doubt..
God bless.. Thanks.
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Turbinate swelling and shrinking is normal not a disease ,Avoid cold and dust .
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Nasal turbinates shrink and expand in each nostril alternatively that's called as natural nasal cycle ... Plz don't panic this is just a way that nose regulates the air u breathe ... It's not a disease
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Hello..the turbinate that you can visualise is your inferior which has a very rich blood supply..It is responsive to any stimulus like cool air or exposure to dust which may cause it to expand or increase in size..As long as it is not causing any discomfort or nasal obstruction do not worry much about it..
If you have any further doubts or worries you can consult online..
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Avoid direct exposure to any aggravating stimulus like cool air
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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
This shrinking and swelling of Turbinate is normal and not a disease.
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