Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Turbinate surgery should correct the problem of nasal obstruction. This procedure is done by reducing the turbinate size. This makes it easier to breathe. Inferior turbinate reduction is usually performed under local or general anesthesia. Complications associated with inferior turbinate surgery include dryness, bleeding, crusting and scarring. For more advice and tips on this procedure, visit, http://www.sinusinfocenter.com/treatment_inferiorTurbinate.html.
Posted by JoshlynB20 on 8/30/2009
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A septoplasty may be combined with a turbinate reduction so the a normal ... Occasionally, turbinate tissue will re-grow after turbinate surgery and the ...
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I have had enlarged turbinates my entire life and have never been able to breath out of my nose. I was also addicted to afrin for a couple of years. I went to see an ent and he recommended either the somnoplasty or the partial turbinate reduction surgery.
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Inferior turbinate reduction is usually performed under local or general anesthesia. The surgeons at The Johns Hopkins Sinus Center use endoscopes, a thin tube with a light at the end, to improve visualization and provide a magnified view during surgery.
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Well after reading countless sometimes helpful and sometimes petrifying posts i finally had my turbinate reduction done about 4 days ago. i must say that these forums are a huge help and really helped me to prepare for what my nose feels a millions time clearer than it ever did before the surgery even after just 4 days.
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The decision that led to the surgery: I was referred by my family physician to Dr. Martin Tubach, an ENT specialist here in Boise. After attempting to get adequate turbinate reduction using saline washes, Astelin (a topical antihistamine) and NasacortAQ (a cortisone spray), he recommended a surgical procedure.
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Our Mission - What is empty nose syndrome and how it relates to nose surgery and sinus surgery - ENS Articles with info about symptoms such as nasal dryness, sinus infections, sinusitis and nasal pain- Testimonials by people that have had turbinate surgery - Donations - News relating to solutions for empty nose syndrome...
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Learn more about the inferior turbinate and how it relates and interacts with surrounding sinus anatomy. ... In the case of allergy- or irritant-related enlargement, treatment of the underlying problem may reduce turbinate swelling and solve the problem. If not, turbinate reduction surgery may be required.
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A description of Sinus Turbinate Surgery for the lay person. ... Surgery Methods ... In certain cases the position of the turbinates is such that the middle turbinate blocks sinus drainage. Here it is necessary to modify the turbinate to allow sinus drainage. Whatever is done to the turbinates, however, there are different ways...
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OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the efficacy of using the KTP/532 laser in endoscopic inferior turbinate reduction surgery. ... General Surgery ... RESULTS: The KTP/532 laser was excellent in relieving nose obstruction caused by inferior turbinate hypertrophy; 87% of patients reported improvement. The outcomes were less...
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Learn what takes place during turbinectomy (turbinate reduction) surgery at Duke and find post-operative instructions. ... Home > Services > Ear, Nose, Throat, Head & Neck Surgery > Programs > Turbinectomy (Turbinate Reduction) Surgery Instructions...
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