my nose feels blocked all the time and the doctor said I have turbinate hypertrophy can this be treated without surgery what medicines would help reduce the swelling

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Turbinate hypertrophy can improve with nasal steroids and antihistamines. Persistent cases may need turbinate reduction surgery.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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