Allergic rhinitis: Swollen nasal turbinates, usually pale . Allergic response most likely.
Answered 4/20/2014
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Nasal turbinates: The sounds like structures called nasal turbinates. The function is to increase his surface area inside the nose removed dust viruses and bacteria before it gets into the body. Lookup nasal turbinates on google.
Answered 7/16/2014
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Nasal turbinates : The nasal turbinates are on the lateral side of the nose on each side of the nasal cartilage. The inferior one may be large enough to be visualized. Typically pink ; it often times becomes a swollen red or a dusky blue. Ensure that there are no accidental foreign bodies in the nasal opening!
Answered 4/20/2014
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Probably normal: sounds like normal inferior turbinates. Check with your pediatrician to be sure.
Answered 11/18/2014
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Turbinates?: Have your son's nose evaluated by a a board certified otolaryngologist who understands nasal anatomy.
Answered 11/21/2014
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