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Does swollen nasal turbinates cause a diveated septum?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: Nasal septal deviation is a structural (anatomical) problem and not created by swollen turbinates. However it does make obstruction at the deviated side more noticeable since it takes less swelling to create the obstruction.

Answered 4/11/2016

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