Turbinate Reduction

Reduction of enlarged nasal turbinates

Turbinate reduction shrinks enlarged nasal turbinates to relieve chronic congestion. It is considered when those structures are an important cause of blockage.

• Chronic congestion that does not settle is the usual reason for review
• The turbinates are examined along with the rest of the nasal airway
• Reduction is aimed at size, while the role of the turbinates is respected

Relief from chronic nasal congestion

Shrinking the turbinates can make nasal airflow easier when enlargement is the problem. Other causes are not ignored just because a reduction procedure exists.

• Allergy and a bent septum are considered at the same time
• Medical treatment may still be the better first step
• The expected change in congestion is explained before you decide

Breathing follow-up after turbinate reduction

Follow-up reviews breathing as the nose settles. Congestion can take time to improve, and the review is there to check the result.

• Airflow and residual blockage are assessed after the procedure
• Dryness or crusting, if present, is discussed at review
• Further care is considered only if congestion remains a problem

Turbinate reduction at Estecenter in Şişli, Istanbul, is considered when enlarged turbinates keep the nose congested.