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Can A Lump On The Nostril Be Treated?
I've had this weird pink mass/lump inside my right nostril for years.I've always seen it and disregarded it, but lately I've been having a stuffy nose. There is no pain with it or any aching, and it's pretty far back there I can't get a good visual of it. However, sometimes my nostril isn't stuffed up and the lump remains what is this? a sinus thing? a gland?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Hi.. It seems the lump u re refering to is the inferior turbinate.. Its a normal structure and is present in all of us.. Pinkish in color.. It serves many purposes by increasing the surface area of the internal nose which is beneficial.. Yes, if excessively enlarged itay cause some prob and need t b reduved by a procedure which is very small.. I suggest u ignore it and just relax.. If ur problems increase then u may visit a ent specialist!
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