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How can you tell if it's your turbinate swollen or a tumor in your nose? help please?

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

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Medical examination: Differentiating between the two would require an exam by an experienced medical provider.

Answered 8/26/2015

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A member asked:

How can you tell if it's your turbinate swollen or a tumor in your nose? help please?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

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