Symptoms of turbinate hypertrophy

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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Turbinate hypertrophy is a relatively common disease, with significant individual differences in symptoms. Some patients simply have hypertrophy without obvious clinical manifestations, and it is only discovered during physical examinations or nasopharyngoscopy; Some patients may develop corresponding clinical symptoms, the most common being nasal congestion, runny nose, reduced sense of smell, snoring during sleep, and a foreign body sensation in the nasal cavity. In such cases, it is necessary to perform a sinus CT and nasopharyngoscopy to assess the severity of the condition. Generally, treatment options include oral medications and nasal sprays. Additionally, rinsing the nasal cavity with saline and regular follow-up observations to assess effectiveness are recommended.

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How to determine if the nasal turbinates are enlarged

The diagnosis of turbinate hypertrophy first requires a visit to an otolaryngologist, where the doctor can examine the specific condition of the nasal conchae, along with considering clinical symptoms. Generally, turbinate hypertrophy might be accompanied by nasal congestion, a runny nose, and can also lead to headaches, dizziness, and a reduced sense of smell. Moreover, the more severe the enlargement of the turbinates, the heavier the clinical symptoms might be. In terms of treatment, most patients can opt for conservative medication; common treatments include oral medications and nasal sprays, and rinsing the nasal cavity with saline solution. During the treatment process, regular follow-up checks are necessary to observe the effects. A small number of patients who do not respond well to medication may need to consider surgery. (Please follow medical advice regarding medications.)

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Is saline effective for turbinate hypertrophy?

Enlarged turbinates are a relatively common nasal disease. Rinsing the nasal cavity with saline solution has some therapeutic effects, but the specific effects vary greatly among individuals. Some patients experience good results, while others do not. In such cases, it is necessary to perform a nasal endoscopy and sinus CT scan to help assess the extent of the condition. If rinsing alone is ineffective, treatment should also include oral medications and nasal sprays. For a small number of patients who still do not respond well to standard conservative medication, surgical treatment might be considered, and long-term regular follow-ups are necessary to monitor for any recurrent episodes. (Please follow medical advice when using medications.)

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Nasal turbinate hypertrophy treatment methods

Nasal turbinate hypertrophy is considered a clinical symptom rather than an independent disease. There are many causes for nasal turbinate hypertrophy, including physiological hypertrophy, chronic rhinitis, acute rhinitis, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, or exposure to external irritants. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to examine the clinical symptoms. If it is only simple turbinate hypertrophy without any clinical manifestations, it is generally recommended to regularly check up without necessarily needing medication. If the hypertrophy is due to an inflammatory response with clear clinical symptoms, it may be necessary to consider the use of oral medications, nasal spray medications, and flushing the nasal cavity with saline solution, with regular check-ups to monitor the condition.

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Is surgery recommended for enlarged turbinates?

Nasal turbinate hypertrophy is a relatively common clinical presentation, with many possible causes. The most common causes include chronic rhinitis, acute rhinitis, and sinusitis, and it can also be due to osteogenic proliferation of the nasal conchae. After this condition occurs, it is first necessary to visit an otolaryngology department for a nasopharyngoscopy. Some patients may also need a CT scan to assess the severity of the condition. In terms of treatment, surgery is generally not considered first. Most patients can consider conservative treatment with medications, commonly using nasal spray drugs. The treatment period is generally about 1 to 2 weeks. If standardized medication treatment is ineffective, then surgery may be considered.

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Can nasal turbinates hypertrophy be treated with surgery?

Hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates is a relatively common otolaryngological disease. In terms of treatment, some patients may consider surgical treatment, but most patients should first consider pharmacotherapy. Common treatments include nasal sprays and oral medications, as well as rinsing the nasal cavity with saline solution. Many patients can gradually recover and find relief after standardized pharmacological treatment. However, for cases where the hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates is particularly severe and pharmacological treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment may be necessary. Nonetheless, whether through pharmacotherapy or surgery, it is difficult to achieve a complete cure at present, and recurrence is common. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.)