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The radio frequence or laser aren't good means to take off the "lahmieh" from the nose?
Mar 14, 2013

Dr. Jihad Achkar Otolaryngology (ENT)
They do work well, but there is a higher chance of recurrence of nasal obstruction, as recent literature has shown.
Some ENT's are very happy with their results, while others have abandoned it. Partial resection is still my preferred technique, even though it comes with a higher risk of post-op bleeding.
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Dr. Paul Yazbek Otolaryngology (ENT)
Lahmieh or nasal turbinates should not be touched surgically, the problem is rarely from them! Your doctor should search for other factors causing nasal obstruction. The best thing to shrink them is using intranasal steroids.
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