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Can swollen turbinates cause you to have sinus tightness/pressure/headaches everyday nasal spray and anhistamines not working ?

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The turbinates.: Swollen turbinates can obstruct and hinder the drainage of the sinuses, causing chronic sinus issues that would be refractory to usual medical management.

Answered 4/11/2016

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