What is turbinate resection?
What is turbinate resection?
Turbinate surgery, or inferior turbinate reduction, is a procedure where the inferior nasal turbinates are examined and reduced in size to provide improved nasal airflow. Surgery is typically performed through the nostrils on both sides of the nose.
How risky is turbinate reduction?
While turbinate surgery is generally safe, there are a few risks. The main risk is removing too much tissue, which means the turbinates can’t warm and humidify the air you breathe. The result is a permanently dry, crusty nose that can be painful. This risk is less likely with the powered turbinoplasty method.
Does Flonase shrink turbinates?
When you have a cold, the turbinates are the ones that swell up and make you feel congested. For turbinate swelling, medicines like Sudafed, Claritin, Flonase, or Benadyl usually stop the swelling.
How does a Microdebrider work?
The microdebrider works by employing suction to pull tissue into the aperture of the blade, which cuts the tissue. Suction is used to simultaneously remove tissue-and blood-from the site, allowing much better visibility for the surgeon.
What are symptoms of swollen turbinates?
The most common symptoms of turbinate hypertrophy include:
- Difficulty breathing.
- Congestion in alternating sides of the nose.
- Nasal stuffiness.
- Nasal blockage.
- Nasal congestion while lying down.
- Noisy breathing or breathing through the mouth during sleep.
- Increased nasal drainage.
How do I reduce turbinates naturally?
How can you care for yourself at home?
- Take your medicines or use nasal sprays exactly as prescribed.
- Ask your doctor about cough medicines and decongestants, including nasal sprays.
- Use a vaporizer or humidifier to add moisture to your bedroom.
- Use saline (saltwater) nasal washes to help keep your nasal passages open.
