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I am 28, male My left nostril is 80% block. I get cold in every 15 days or every month, which last for 7-15 days. Its only cold with running or stuffy nose, there is no cough with cold. My result into soar throat also. What is the difference between dns & turbinate? appearance wise my nose looks straight, its not deviated! how would I know if its a turbinate or dns? what can be effective treatment? thanks.
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Nasal septom is bone separating left and rt nostril, if not in mid line it is called dns;[deviated nasal septum]. It can b diagnosed on x-ray only[pns-view]. While turbinates r present on both side walls. Ent surgeon can tell/diff between turbinates/dns. Treatment will b according to x-ray report. Meanwhile you can use dristan tab ;/dristan nasal spray two times a day.
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