Inferior turbinate hypertrophy is a leading cause of chronic nasal obstruction and may persist despite optimal medical therapy. Surgical intervention seeks to reduce turbinate bulk and restore nasal ...

Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an enlargement of structures in the nose, which can make breathing difficult. They often occur due to allergies or infections. Treatment may involve medications and ...

The inferior turbinates are ridges along the inside of the nose. If the tissue covering them becomes inflamed and swollen it can obstruct the flow of air, leading to congestion or a completely blocked ...

A turbinectomy is a common surgery often used as a part of treatment for sleep apnea and other breathing-related issues. The procedure itself is simple, and the recovery is quick. Inside your nose, ...

The aim of powered microdebrider turbinoplasty is to reduce the size of the inferior turbinates. It is usually done using a local anaesthetic. A cutting tool called a microdebrider is inserted through ...