A common scenario would be that one side of the nose is blocked from the deviated septum and on the other from inferior turbinate hypertrophy. Allergies — Allergies can cause swelling, often leading to turbinate hypertrophy. Colds and Infections — Cold or infection may cause congestion due to enlarged turbinates.
In most cases, the turbinates will return to their normal size after recovery. However, in some instances such as chronic sinusitis, the enlargement may be permanent. Swollen turbinates may be manageable without surgical intervention in some cases.
Suggested strategies include:. Treatments for enlarged turbinates are performed using an appropriate anesthetic. The nerves in the nasal passages are numbed and do not transfer pain signals to the brain, allowing patients to tolerate their procedure very well. Gould and his wonderful team are great; he knows clearly any issues, shows care, and he did a great job with my sinus problem. I am glad that I finally found a good professional in this area.
Very happy with the appointments, the schedule, the reminders. Louis and Festus, MO. You can change your life with nose surgery and you can take the first step by speaking with us. Learn about Turbinate Reduction , to reduce Enlarged Turbinates ». Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO What Are Turbinates? Schedule Your Consultation Today! Enlarged Hypertrophied Turbinates. Symptoms Of Enlarged Turbinates. Causes Of Enlarged Turbinates. Common causes may be: Allergies Sinusitis Environment irritants such as cigarette or cigar smoke Pregnancy or other hormonal changes Aging process Congenital variations.
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Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. If you have heard a reference to your "nasal turbinates" where are these located? What is the anatomy of this part of the nose, what is its function, and what disorders may occur? Turbinates, which are also called nasal concha or conchae plural , are shell-shaped networks of bones , vessels, and tissue within the nasal passageways.
These structures are responsible for warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we breathe. Normally there are three turbinates including the superior upper , middle, and inferior lower turbinates. However, occasionally you can have a fourth turbinate called the supreme turbinate which is situated higher than the superior turbinate.
In between each turbinate is space known as meati , each with a name that coincides with the name of the turbinate that is directly above the space. These spaces form our nasal passageways which direct air flow through our nose. As noted, the nasal turbinates are broken down into three sections, the upper, middle, and lower conchae. The inferior meatus is the space between the floor of the nasal cavity and the inferior turbinate.
This is the largest of the air spaces. This passageway serves multiple purposes:. The middle meatus is the nasal passageway that lies between the inferior meatus and the middle meatus. This space is important for:. The Superior meatus is the nasal space that lies between the middle meatus and the superior meatus.
This is normally the top-most nasal passageway, however, occasionally there is also a supreme turbinate that is above the superior turbinate. Functions of this passageway include:. The upper and middle conchae are part of the ethmoid bone, but the lower conchae is an independent structure.
Every one to seven hours, your nasal passageways undergo a cycle of constricting shrinking one turbinate while the other turbinate swells. Your otolaryngologist can look inside your nose and let you know what is causing your congestion. Avoiding anything you are allergic to or taking antihistamines like Claritin may help reduce nasal congestion caused by allergies. Saline rinses can wash out dust and mucous from the nose that may make your breathing better. Discontinuing medications that cause nasal congestion can help you breathe better as well.
Decongestant pills pseudoephedrine or sprays Afrin can open the nose but may cause increased blood pressure or rebound congestion. Nasal steroids like Flonase can also decrease swelling inside of the nose. Singulair is a montelukast that can improve nasal congestion.
If medications and avoiding allergens do not improve your breathing you may need to surgically reduce the turbinate size. If the soft tissue covering is swollen then it can be reduced with shrinking the mucosa of the fronts of the turbinates.
This can be done with techniques including laser, microwave or heating. If the bone has expanded then fracturing the bone laterally or removing some of the bone can open the airway. A combination of bone removal and soft tissue removal can provide more opening of the airway. You will be prescribed medication and you may experience some nausea or vomiting after surgery and if you do you should only eat and drink clear liquids.
You will probably be dizzy or drowsy after your surgery. Moustafa Mourad is an expert in all types of nasal surgery and inferior turbinate reduction. An evaluation at our upper east side practice will let you know what is obstructing your nose and what can be done to improve your airway. Mourad will take a comprehensive history and perform an examination of your head and neck that involves a thorough examination of the inside of your nose and throat.
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