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A 25-year-old male asked:

Ent suggest radiofrequency turbinate ablation in office takes 20 minutes i'm afraid of emptynose syndrome she said no risk success with patients?

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Dr. Peter Selzanswered

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 33 years experience

Radiofrequency: Not likely to get empty nose syndrome from this technique..

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