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What Causes Bump On The Side Of Nose?
hi--my newborn granddaughter has a bump on the side of her nose -her pediatrician says that it is extra cartiledge and thinks it might go down-the nostril on that side is smaller than the other one and the baby makes a snort sound sometimes=can you tell me anything further-would she need surgery down the road-right now it makes her nose look large --just wondering --my thanks for your time
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
It may deviate nasal septum or turbinate hypertrophy etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
It may deviate nasal septum or turbinate hypertrophy etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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