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what is inferior turbinate reduction surgery?

April 26, 2017inferior reduction surgery turbinate

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what is inferior turbinate reduction surgery?

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The mucous membrane of the inferior turbinates may become thickened in patients with rhinitis and this swelling may cause nasal blockage and increased mucus production. Surgery can reduce the size of the turbinates by decreasing the thickness of the mucous membrane or in more severe cases by trimming away part of the turbinates. This helps to relieve nasal blockage by creating more space in the nasal passages.