Pimple Inside Nose, Nasal Turbinate, Tender, Turbinate Swollen, Treatment

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2011

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Question : I have what seems like a pimple inside of my nose, on nasal turbinate. It is tender and has a head, turbinate is swollen. How should I treat this?

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (2 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.

Its possible that you have carbuncle or furuncle on the nasal septum.You will need antibiotics for a start.Whether it will need removal or not will depend on the size.Please dont mess with it or try to burst it yourself.It will bleed a lot.

Please see a ENT specialist,and then decide whether removal is necessary.

Regards

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