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What Are Turbinates?

Turbinates are small, bony structures inside the nasal cavity covered with soft tissue and mucous membrane. They help filter, humidify, and warm the air we breathe.

When these turbinates become chronically swollen or enlarged (hypertrophy) due to allergies, infection, or irritation, they can block airflow through the nose—resulting in nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, and sleep disturbance.

Turbinates are small, bony structures inside the nasal cavity covered with soft tissue and mucous membrane. They help filter, humidify, and warm the air we breathe.

Enlarged turbinates can result from several factors, including:

Chronic allergies (allergic rhinitis)
Deviated nasal septum (DNS)
Chronic sinusitis or nasal infections
Prolonged use of nasal decongestant sprays
Environmental irritants (dust, smoke, pollution)
Hormonal changes

Persistent nasal blockage or stuffiness
Difficulty breathing through the nose
Snoring or sleep disturbance
Frequent sinus infections
Postnasal drip or throat irritation
Dry mouth, especially during sleep
Reduced sense of smell

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Diagnosis of Turbinate Enlargement

An ENT specialist performs a detailed nasal evaluation to determine the cause and severity of blockage. Diagnostic methods may include:

Nasal Endoscopy: To visualize swollen turbinates and nasal passages.
CT Scan of Nose and Sinuses: To assess structural problems like DNS or sinusitis.
Allergy Testing: To identify allergic triggers causing chronic inflammation.
Physical Examination and Nasal Airflow Test: To measure breathing obstruction.

An ENT specialist performs a detailed nasal evaluation to determine the cause and severity of blockage. Diagnostic methods may include:

Nasal Endoscopy: To visualize swollen turbinates and nasal passages.
CT Scan of Nose and Sinuses: To assess structural problems like DNS or sinusitis.
Allergy Testing: To identify allergic triggers causing chronic inflammation.
Physical Examination and Nasal Airflow Test: To measure breathing obstruction.

Medical diagnosis procedure for piles treatment

Treatment Options for Enlarged Turbinates

1. Medical Management (Initial Stage)

Antihistamines: To control allergy symptoms.
Nasal corticosteroid sprays: To reduce swelling and inflammation.
Decongestants: To temporarily improve airflow (short-term use only).
Saline nasal rinses: To clean and moisturize nasal passages.

If symptoms persist despite medication, surgical reduction may be recommended.

2. Turbinate Reduction Surgery (Turbinoplasty)

When medical treatment fails to relieve obstruction, turbinate reduction surgery is performed. It is a minimally invasive, day-care procedure that precisely reduces the size of the enlarged turbinates.

Antihistamines: To control allergy symptoms.
Nasal corticosteroid sprays: To reduce swelling and inflammation.
Decongestants: To temporarily improve airflow (short-term use only).
Saline nasal rinses: To clean and moisturize nasal passages.

If symptoms persist despite medication, surgical reduction may be recommended.

2. Turbinate Reduction Surgery (Turbinoplasty)

Procedure Overview

Anesthesia: Local or general anesthesia ensures a pain-free experience.
Endoscopic Guidance: A small endoscope is inserted into the nostril to visualize the turbinates.
Tissue Reduction: The surgeon carefully shrinks or trims the enlarged turbinate tissue using the chosen technique (RFA, coblation, or microdebrider).
No External Cuts: The entire procedure is performed through the nostrils.

Duration: The surgery typically lasts 20–40 minutes, and most patients can go home the same day.

Benefits of Turbinate Reduction Surgery

Improved nasal airflow and easy breathing
Relief from chronic nasal congestion
Reduction in snoring and sleep disturbance
Better control of sinus and allergy symptoms
Minimally invasive with no visible scars
Quick recovery and long-term relief

Possible Risks or Complications (Rare)

Mild nasal dryness or crusting
Temporary congestion or bleeding
Over-reduction (very rare, may cause dryness)
Infection (rare and preventable with proper care)

When performed by skilled ENT surgeons, the risk of complications is minimal and the success rate is high.

Cost of Turbinate Reduction Surgery in Kochi

Type of Treatment	Approximate Cost (₹)
Medical Management	₹10,000 – ₹25,000
Radiofrequency / Coblation Turbinoplasty	₹45,000 – ₹90,000
Microdebrider or Partial Turbinectomy	₹60,000 – ₹1,10,000

Note: The cost may vary depending on the technique used, hospital facilities, and surgeon’s expertise.