Turbinoplasty (also known as conchaplasty or turbinate reduction) is an ENT surgical procedure aimed at reducing the volume of hypertrophied (enlarged) nasal turbinates, most commonly the inferior ones. Nasal turbinates are bony structures inside the nasal cavity covered with mucous membrane, which play an important role in warming, humidifying, and cleaning inhaled air. However, in chronic conditions such as vasomotor or allergic rhinitis, medicamentosa rhinitis (dependence on decongestant nasal sprays), or as a compensatory reaction to a deviated nasal septum, the turbinate mucosa can significantly increase in volume. This leads to persistent nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, reduced sense of smell, and other unpleasant symptoms. Turbinoplasty allows for the delicate reduction of excess turbinate tissue, restoring normal nasal airway patency and, consequently, improving nasal breathing and the patient's quality of life.
The main goal is to restore normal nasal airway patency by reducing enlarged turbinates while preserving the healthy mucous membrane and its physiological functions.
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The surgery is performed under adequate anesthesia (local or general), so there is no pain during the procedure. Postoperatively, discomfort is usually minimal (slight stuffiness, minor soreness) and easily relieved by standard pain medication if needed.
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