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I ve chronic swelling of middle & inferior turbinate, ve many symptoms, does use of inhalors that r given 4 asthma also reduce turbinate swelling too?

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Dr. Jack Mutnick answered

Unlikely: Unless the medications for asthma are of the nebulized form, it is highly unlikely that the asthma medications are affecting the turbinates. There is always a little deposition since the nasal and oral airways are connected, but back wash is minimal.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 6/22/2015

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A member asked:

I ve chronic swelling of middle & inferior turbinate, ve many symptoms, does use of inhalors that r given 4 asthma also reduce turbinate swelling too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jack Mutnick answered

Dr Mumneh agreed

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