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Can you have enlarged turbinates but be asymptomatic for months/years? i dont plan on having surgery since it doesnt affect me that much except for some really mild congestion that goes away after an hour. thanks?
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Yes: The general rule is you never treat or fix what is not broke/symptomatic.
Answered 12/3/2020
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