Say what? OK, 99 out of 100 of us have no idea what a turbinate is, much less why it or they may need reducing. Yes, but if your turbinates are chronically swollen, they can lead to obstruction in the nasal passages, and this invariably leads to snoring and potentially sleep apnea. At New York …
If you have trouble breathing through your nose or feel pressure in your nose or face, you may have a condition called turbinate dysfunction. What Is Turbinate Dysfunction? We have something called nasal turbinates in our noses. Turbinates, also called the nasal conchae, are long, narrow shelves on the side of the nose that warm …
Your nose has three ridges of tissue on each side called turbinates. When they function normally, they help clean, warm, and moisturize air as it flows from your nose into your lungs. They can sometimes become temporarily enlarged if you have a cold or other illness, and the problem usually resolves itself when you’re well. …
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