The turbinates are ridges of bone behind the nose, covered by a tissue membrane. When the membrane is inflamed and swollen, the turbinates become bigger and can block the nasal passages. This is ...

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 ...

To be able to breathe freely is central to comfort and health. Turbinate reduction often provides considerable relief for those who suffer from chronic nasal obstruction and breathing problems.

Nasal surgical intervention led patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who historically were nonadherent to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment to become adherent and experience ...