I've noticed that my uvula seems to have gotten longer recently. Could smoking be causing this? What steps should I take to get it back to normal?

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my ct scan shows a deviated nasal septum to the left with left side concavity and hypertrophy of the right inferior nasal turbinate - can this be treated with homeopathy or would surgery be necessary?

A deviated septum and turbinate hypertrophy, as shown in your CT scan, are often best addressed with surgical interventions, but homeopathic treatments might be considered for symptom management. Surgery (septoplasty and turbinate reduction) is necessary to physically correct the septum and turbinate size, while homeopathic treatments might provide relief from related symptoms.

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My left eardrum has a small hole but there's no pain or irritation. Can it heal on its own without surgery? How long would the treatment take if surgery isn't needed?

Small perforation heals by itself.Only large perforation requires surgery myringoplasty.Ent opinion is advised to the patient for further management.

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I've been experiencing some swelling and pain in the right side of my neck for about a month now. I got an FNAC test done, but I'm struggling to understand the results. Could you help me figure out what's going on with my lymph node? I'm getting a bit worried.

kindly refer to a surgeon

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