Inferior Turbinate Reduction
摘要
The inferior turbinates are scroll-like, mucosal structures attached to the lateral nasal wall that serve to filter, warm, and humidify air upon entry into the nasal cavity [1]. Inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) is the most common cause of chronic nasal obstruction and has various etiologies including allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, and rhinitis medicamentosa [1]. The first-line treatment for ITH is medical therapy with topical and/or oral antihistamines, corticosteroids, and/or decongestants; when these agents fail, surgical reduction is indicated [1].