{"id":2360,"date":"2024-04-19T19:35:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T23:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/?p=2360"},"modified":"2024-04-19T19:36:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T23:36:25","slug":"know-about-turbinate-reduction-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/know-about-turbinate-reduction-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Know About Turbinate Reduction Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A turbinate reduction is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat chronic congestion, chronic sinus infections, mouth breathing, snoring or chronic nosebleeds<\/a>. This treatment option is used when patients haven\u2019t responded to alternate treatments. This surgical procedure can provide relief by addressing the root cause of nasal blockages. Here’s what you need to know about the procedure and what to expect during recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Turbinate Reduction?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Turbinates are small, bony structures inside the nose, covered by soft tissue. They play a role in moisturizing the air as it flows through the nasal passages. However, when turbinates become enlarged due to allergies<\/a>, infection or other factors, they can obstruct airflow and cause significant discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turbinate reduction is a surgical procedure aimed at reducing the size of these turbinates to improve airflow without removing them entirely. This surgery is typically recommended for individuals who have not responded to other treatments like nasal sprays or allergy medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What To Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turbinate reduction can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the surgery and the patient\u2019s preferences. There are several techniques a surgeon might use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recovery period for a turbinate reduction typically varies from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the surgical technique used and the individual\u2019s overall health. Most patients can return to normal activities within a week, though full recovery may take up to several weeks. Patients may expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n