The nasal turbinates are long, narrow passageways that help to warm and moisten the air that flows in through the nose. The turbinates are also called the nasal conchae. If the turbinates are too ...

Turbinates are structures inside the nose. Swelling due to irritation, allergies, or infection can cause enlarged turbinates. A person can treat this by addressing the underlying reasons, certain ...

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy is a leading cause of chronic nasal obstruction and may persist despite optimal medical therapy. Surgical intervention seeks to reduce turbinate bulk and restore nasal ...

According to a case series published in Ear nose and throat journal, turbinate surgery can contribute to the development of ...

The aim of powered microdebrider turbinoplasty is to reduce the size of the inferior turbinates. It is usually done using a local anaesthetic. A cutting tool called a microdebrider is inserted through ...

The conchae are structures made of bone helping control the airflow into your nose, as well as clean and warm inhaled air. Concha bullosa happens when one of the conchae, or turbinates, inside your ...

With eight sinuses, six turbinates and two separate nasal cavities to consider, coding for nasal and sinus endoscopies can be quite a complicated undertaking. Here are five tips to help you code your ...

Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an enlargement of structures in the nose, which can make breathing difficult. They often occur due to allergies or infections. Treatment may involve medications and ...

The inferior turbinates are ridges along the inside of the nose. If the tissue covering them becomes inflamed and swollen it can obstruct the flow of air, leading to congestion or a completely blocked ...