Turbinate Reduction
Turbinate Reduction at MEDVOYAGER
At MEDVOYAGER, we specialize in turbinate reduction, a procedure designed to alleviate chronic nasal congestion and improve airflow through the nasal passages. Our expert ENT surgeons use advanced techniques to ensure effective and minimally invasive treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. Turbinate reduction can significantly enhance breathing, reduce symptoms of nasal obstruction, and improve overall quality of life.
Understanding Turbinate Reduction
Turbinate reduction is a surgical procedure aimed at reducing the size of the turbinates, which are bony and soft tissue structures within the nasal passages. The turbinates help humidify and filter the air we breathe, but when they become enlarged (a condition known as turbinate hypertrophy), they can obstruct airflow and cause chronic nasal congestion.
Indications for Turbinate Reduction
- Chronic Nasal Congestion: Persistent stuffiness that does not respond to medical treatments.
- Allergic Rhinitis: Allergies causing swelling and enlargement of the turbinates.
- Non-Allergic Rhinitis: Chronic nasal inflammation not related to allergies.
- Hearing Loss: Temporary hearing loss due to fluid in the middle ear.
- Difficulty Breathing Through the Nose: Reduced airflow causing breathing difficulties, especially during exercise or sleep.
