This doctor Very well explained the problem I have.. it took three years to understand the problem after visiting 3 ENT doctors and an expensive MRI scan but he explained in 10 mins 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Welldone Doctor, wish I could visit you for the diagnosis and treatment.
Hello doc! I'm glad that I found your chanel. Now I knew what condition I have now. Can I ask,doc? Is there any alternative way to reduce the turbinate without any surgical process?
Dear doctor, thank for your very informative video, last year I used for two months oxymetazoline and I stopped using it, so Im wondering is it enough time to be prone to hypertrophic turbinate together with low humidity winter?, my problem started last winter and at that time I have diagnosed with mite allergy and since then I cannot breath even taking allergy medicaments well. Yesterday an ETN have diagnosed I have hypertrophic turbinate
Hi, It's possible that the use of oxymetazoline, alongside the low humidity of winter, contributed to your current nasal congestion. Generally, using oxymetazoline for only two months would be unlikely to cause a significant long-term change in your nasal tissue. If your current allergy medication isn't helping, it might be worthwhile discussing other treatment options with your doctor. This could include strategies to manage your mite allergy, other medications, or potential surgical interventions for your hypertrophied turbinates.
Nice discussion. I am a college going girl.I am suffering from bad headache and sinus pain for 3 months.. In my MRI report it was found hypertrophied inferior nasal terminates..
Thank you for the explanation, doctor. Your explanation is much clearer than my doctor. I am not taking oral prednisolone for 2 weeks and antihistamine with daily nasal irrigation twice. If the condition is not improving after 1 month, my doctor suggested me to go for radiofrequency turbinate reduction.
Hello, doctor. I’ve been dealing with allergic rhinitis, mild sinusitis, and hypertrophy of the inferior bilateral turbinates, mainly on the right side. I also have a deviated nasal septum towards the left, which causes frequent nasal blockage, throat infections, and facial pain, especially during seasonal changes. Despite various treatments, these symptoms persist throughout the year, and I experience recurrent infections with noticeable turbinate enlargement. I would appreciate your advice on long-term relief or preventive care options. Thank you!
Before having a turbinates surgery discuss with ur ENT surgeon about empty nasal syndrome problem so that they operate with great care without damaging turbinates nerves and extra triming
Hello doctor thanks for good explanation, I had septoplasty and turbinetomy surgery on 03/02/2024 am worried and am thinking about a lot, doctor will I get any side effect becuase am getting evening headache and right ear pain and worried about ens please reply me doc. Thank you doc for your time.
Hello Doctor. I have swollen nasal turbinates, sinusitis and ETD. I’ll be seeing a new ENT for a second opinion. But in your professional opinion, which should I try treating first? My nasal inflammation or ETD? Thanks!
@@SinusDoctor1Ok thank you! Also, I am doing a Saline Rinse 2 to 3 times a day to help with the nasal inflammation. How long after using a Saline Rinse should I feel a difference in nasal inflammation (turbinate reduction) if it actually helps? 1 month? 2 months? How often would you recommend doing a Saline Rinse?
Doctor Thank you so much for your explanation. How about the danger for the syndrome of empty nose? Could you please explain if there is a problem with these procedure? Thank you!
Hi, in my more than 10 years experience performing more than 10,000 nose and sinus surgeries and seeing more than double those patients in OPD, i have never seen even one patient with ENS. So, chances of this happening is remote.
Doctor Chaitanya, Explaination was excellent.I have one question. Why do you think MFT is the best method compared to rf,coblation. What makes it the best option for you and why it may not lead into ENS.
Hi, i am personally not very happy with the results of turbinate out fracture because the volume of tissue does not change. It is a relatively safe procedure.
Hello doctor.my child of 13 yrs having symptoms of terminate enlargement and has terbinate enlargement ..I visited him to ENT specialist he advised otrivin drop..but u told in vdo that it causes rebound rhinitis what to do...pls give advise and is there any necessity of nasal endoscopy..
Hi doctor.I've been diagnosed with enlarged turbinates and a severely deviated septum.My nose is crooked from the outside.Do u think a plastic surgeon will fix all the issues or will I need separate surgery for turbinates and then get a rhinoplasty done
Hi, in my more than a decade experience, doing 15,000 nose and sinus surgeries and maybe 3 times that number in OPD, i have never seen a patient with empty nose syndrome. That is how rare it is.
Hello! I had a CT Sinus done & was told by my ENT that I have Chronic Sinusitis. I followed up with my ENT yesterday & she looked up my nose & said that my turbinates are swollen/inflamed. My BIGGEST complaint is my stuffy nose. My ENT offered me (2) solutions with fixing my stuffy nose & those solutions were surgery, where she’ll go up my nose & open/expand my nasal passages more or a turbinate reduction procedure. She is referring me to a Rhinologist for a second opinion. My ENT doesn’t want to go straight to surgery bc she said my Chronic Sinusitis isn’t bad enough (in her opinion) for surgery. I would like to mention that I had the Flu in Nov 2022 & I got COVID-19 in Feb 2023. So, she’s thinking that the flu & COVID could have made things worse for me. My question is, other than surgery, what are other ways that can help reduce turbinate swelling? Or does it depend on what is causing the swelling?
Hi, your ENT doctor is right. Please use medications suggested. Identification of cause for turbinate enlargement is equally important. Surgery is last resort if you do not respond well to medications.
Hi doctor. Recently I have diagnosed with CT Scan and found mild left turbinate hyper trophy and mild Right DNS. But my symptoms are not severe I feel congestion only in dark rooms and closed spaces. No sinuses have been detected. But I am facing this issue since one year after sleeping in a closed room in PG. What is the best option to come out of this.
Sir I am having problem of blocked nose since last 6 months, I have turbinate hypertrophy, Dr. I am using fluticone ft (corticosteroid) nasal spray since last 6 months, and now I feel pain, pressure, itching, dryness in my nose.. please tell me what should I do now
1. How do you assess bony enlargement of turbinate 2. What about shrinkage of turbinates with nasal cycle 3. What is your take on concha bullosa blocking OMS 4. WHAT is your say on compensatory turbinate hypertrophy ? 5. How do you assess post surgery functional outcome ?
@@SinusDoctor1 i have acid flux and allergic rhinitis. It trigger more when i am in a smoking area. I get pain in my palatine bone left side as well. What can i do? I have been to many doctors and undergone with my diagnosis and everything is fine as per the report. I have this problem since 2019.
My doctor says my turbinates get swollen due to allergy I am allergic and havenot breathe properly since 8 years I cant imagine eating Diary and sour foods. Despite of avoiding diary and sour i get swollen I think its due to staying in AC and fan I was given cipla's spray but doesnot work (may be m resistant due to too much sprays used earlier years) What shall i do for this Please suggest
Hi, if turbinates enlargement is cause for your nose block, we can reduce it surgically as you are not experiencing improvement with medicines. The other causes for nose block should also be identified and corrected in the same sitting.
Thank you for the wonderful explanation! Im having a hard time sleeping due to blockage of the air! :( When I sleep at my right side, my left nose is getting blocked and when i sleep at my left side my right nose is getting blocked. Hard to have a good sleep ! I used nasal decongestant (Drixine) and i can breathe for several hours then back to blockage. I don't want to use it for the rest of my life. :( Is that my turbinate dropping left or right when i sleep left and right ? What should i do ?
I used to get continuous sneezing and was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis in the year 1994. My doctor gave me okacet ( cetrizine) tablet and told to take 1 tablet everyday night. I have been taking it since then, no problem. But suddenly last year the tablets also could not help and sneezing started once again. The doctor told to go for CT PNS. Now he says the middle and inferior turbinate is enlarged and hence do surgery. There is no nose blockage and only continuous sneezing. Please suggest doctor immediately whether surgery is required or can manage with tablets. Can surgery be avoided and take medicines to control allergy all life. If surgery not done will it be life threatening. Please do reply. Thanks
Below is the ct scan impressions: Mild left sphenoidal sinusitis Small right sphenoid polyp. Deflection of nasal septum towards left side with spurring. Bilateral middle / inferior nasal turbinate hypertrophy.
Dr kindly tell me about septoplasty surgery i am confused now my symptoms are complicated I think because i have headache at one side sinusitis is also my problem with DNS kindly guide about the treatment¿??
Sir I am suffering from this turbinates situation as well. It has been 2 years and I've been on homeopathic medication, but there has been no improvement since months now. I don't know if I should continue with homeopathy or consider an allopathic doctor now. But they suggested for FESS surgery I think. I was not ready for surgery hence I went ahead with homeopathy
@@SinusDoctor1you got anything to remove mucous from the middle ear without giving me hearing loss? I don’t want an ear tube. Or a balloon dilation. What can a surgeon do to get rid of my post nasal drip and hyperacusis an tinnitus and heavy mucous daily?
@@SinusDoctor1a doctor wanted to give me turbinate reduction surgery but how will that get rid of my mucous in my middle ear sensation and post nasal drip and hyperacusis?
@@aadityagahlot7347 I stayed away from music for like a year but I still made music but I couldn’t really make it well enough bc of my issues so yea I think it took a year to resolve my issues. I still have dysfunction but my chronic issues became less chronic so yea honestly making music fucked me up bad and recording through the seasons in my car fucked me up and having bad oral hygiene was bad too so yea. I would still wear hearing protection though definitely.
i have inferior turbinate swelling dr. was saying you should take medicine whenever you feel cold ....but ....i feel deficulty when i breath if swell....and i don't know what is the reason of thise . i even don't know the reason for my allergy ......plzzz dr. give me some advise 👏
Hi, the common cause for turbinates to swell is allergy and irritant exposure. Allergies can be identified by skin prick test or allergy blood panel test.
Hi Dr, my 7year old son is struggling with swollen turbinates , it is not getting reduced even after using Nasonex. He got admitted for very high grade fever 106 , as this swollen nose lead to middle ear infection and pus in tonsillitis. After 2 weeks of getting discharged , again it started with nasal congestion .please suggest 😫😢 am too scared of seeing my child getting sick again 😢
Thank you Dr for replying. While on discharge they said adenoids yet he fluid accumulation. Is there any OTC for Adenoids or remedies other than surgery option
He is already using it for 1.5months , how long can I use as he is 7yr old only ? When can I stop using that ? Pls let me know doc am afraid to use it for long term
Thanks for the wonderful explanation. I visited three doctors in different hospital in Delhi. After seeing my CT scan of my sinus one doctor suggested me to take surgery and other two doctors told me it will get better by using medications. So i choose to take medicines but my sinuses is still same. I'm having this sinus problem for almost more than two years, symptoms is only nose block,i can't breathe from nose. Apart from that there is no other symptoms or any pain. CT scan showed my turbinate is swell. What should I do
I'm suffering from the exact same issue. Exactly the same. I'm also on homeopathic medication for months but no improvement is there. It has been time since you commented, have you been cured of it or are you still suffering from it ? Did you go with a surgery ?
hi doctor. i am having dns and ith from 6-7 years .i suffer with nose blockage mostly and if I go in cold climate i get headache. so should I go with medication or surgery . if we take surgery in how many days we can get recover and go for work plz give your suggestion
I was diagnosed with swelling of turbunate after i got infected with covid 19 in last January (2022). I don't have any issue of sinusitis. So, Is my condition due to any infection?
Hi doctor, my daughter is 4 years old and suffering from enlarged turbinates, and because of that gets fluid and swelling in her eardrum and suffers from moderate hearing loss. The doctor has advised her to use the steroid spray (mometasone). Wanted to know how long can we use the steroid which doesn't affect my daughter in the future. And is it a way we can treat her hearing loss issue? Which arrives almost every month from September 2022.
Hi, your doctor must have checked for adenoids. He should have suggested nasal sprays to tackle allergies. The only way to tackle allergies is avoidance and regular anti-allergic medication. Spray delivery in correct way and gargling well after nasal spray is important to avoid any possible side effects of nasal spray. You may consult your doctor for more detailed evaluation.
Hello Gaurav ji...my daughter 4.5 years old having same problem..I want to ask hwz your daughter's nose. My daughter is not able to breath because of stuffy nose.
Does swollen turbinates cause swelling or dizziness or is it the maxillary sinusitis doing this to me thanks I also used beclomethasone and after using this for my sinus I realized I had some swelling above my eye brow I had sinus pressure but no swelling I noticed the swelling after the use of the steriod spray is this possible
Hie doctor i have dns and nasal turbinate hypertrophy in my left nose...i visited 3 doctors they give me nasal spray for rhinitis allergy and suggested not to undergo surgery .But i can breath only 60 percent is this can causes further problems. Sometimes i feel congested usually during bed time.what should i do . please suggest something.
Hi Doc, I have been diagnosed with an "incurable" infection in my nasal lining. Is there any way I can treat this or clear it up? Would a nasal probiotic help? Would a regular saline rinse kill off any infection?
@@SinusDoctor1 My ENT surgeon has diagnosed me with perennial rhinitis and said there is no cure for my infection, and he said antibiotics would not help. Does this make sense? Do you agree that my condition is caused by infection?
@@Lander76 Hi Dr, I had polyp surgery 6 months ago and since I developed adhesions between inferior turbinate & septum I now suffer from chronic lower dryness left sided only & this creates terrible pain. Any advice how to eliminate this condition as it’s ruing my life? Thanks
Sir I had enlarged Rt inferior turbinate and B/L CONCHA BULLOSA, and underwent for turbinate reduction and conchaplasty , after 1 month of surgery I still feel pressure , like fullness in ear .nasal congestion when exposed to Ac rooms .i usually felt problem in evening why is so .. plz help me answer me sir
I had turbinate reduction with microdebrider. I dont feel the air in my nose. The mucosal cooling sensation is completely lost . May I know will the mucosa recover?
Hello Sir,I am Dr.Vivek Ophthalmologist..Had my Septoplasty with Turbinoplasty and Coblation done..Coblation side i am having Persistent block..Going for Repeat Coblation Again..If the posterior part of the inferior turbinate was not addressed proper ly can there be Persistent blockage??Is there any specific instruction i need to tell my ENT doc this time??And Can a trivial trauma from a Face Massage cause the septum to deviate??
Hi Dr. Vivek I don’t believe in coblation turbinate reduction. After experience from thousands of surgeries, i have realised the technique of turbinoplasty works well. No trivial trauma cannot cause septum deviation.
Doctor, I had turbinate hypertrophy 1 year ago and it's under control ( i used medication), do you know if I can travel by plane? I don't know if the difference in pressure on the way up can affect the turbinates.
Sir i have enlarged turbinate in front of right nose i can see it is nearly, and left also little bit enlarged in inside of the nose .i have facing difficulty in breathing problem mostly only at night . I don't have any other issues rather than realising mucusa cold in throat little bit when i cough . That also controlled when i don't take dairy products. It is shrink in morning times or some times . Sometimes it closes full path. SOMETIMES it shrink to enough air flow .i dont know what is my condition. Somebody tells its a nasal polyp.what the difference between nasal polyp and turbinates .this can be treat without surgery. Please dr reply.
Thank you sir But I have one question that when I search on google they give me two types of surgery (1) mucosal preservation surgery (2) non mucosal preservation surgery
My question is I am in athletics during this days my nose is very clear and good but after sinusitis I got surgery I stopped athletics will this causes the enlarge of turbinate and how to make them very good strength tubinates pls let me know sir
Sir please respond iam from telangana , in my left side nose a part is swelled like a peanut , i went to yashoda hospital, they said that we will do operation and we will test that, i dont smoke , i dont have sinusities, dont used any nasal drops , and iam poor
Thanks for this nice explanation. I think I have enlarged turbinates in both holes of my nose. The cause of it I don't know. I think I am allergic to inhaling cigarette smoke from others... I never called it allergy though. I was young so from time to time it happens. But then lateron during and after a flu, I still cannot breathe. The otrivine nasal drops or sprays helped a lot... so I can live my everyday life normally. I also have sleep apnea meaning during sleep I suddenly cannot breathe through my nose and my mouth will not respond to breathe. So I get nightmares all the time. But the real cause of swollen turbinates is unknown. I need to breathe, so I need to keep using the nasal drops. Saline solutions do not help. If you advice me to stop using the otrivine nasal drops accordingly... and the swelling of the turbinates continue at daily basis... means I have to get surgery or breathe my mouth all the time. I am very fatigued overtime to see a doctor... so I needed to help myself. So I can breathe. But the cause is till unknown and no doctor wants to help.
Hi, I understand your struggle with nasal congestion and sleep apnea. It's crucial, though, to avoid long-term self-medication as it can lead to complications. As an ENT specialist, I strongly recommend seeking professional medical help. They can identify the root cause of your symptoms and provide targeted treatment, which may not necessarily involve surgery. I know you're feeling tired and frustrated, but don't lose hope. There are doctors who can help. Your health is worth it.
I am also facing the same problem like you, are you fine now? Pls tell me what kind of steps you took for past 3 months. Pls suggest me, I also struggling for past 6 months.
no... I am still struggling. Seems there is no cure... My nightmares come and go. I am very frustrated... I hope you will be better...@@prasatprasat1954
I have undergone turbinate outfracture and it's going to be one year but still I'm not able to breath with mouth close how much time will it take to heal..?
I have large turbinate that block my airway and post nasal drip in and out that I choke from my nose/throat. Also feel mucus stuck in my throat that I can’t clear out. Also have cobblestones in the throat with tonsils not looking good. They gave me 2 nasal sprays Ipratropium bromide 21mcg and fluticasone propionate 50 mcg but not resolving anything what do you recommend?
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Wow I’ve been to so many ENT docs and sadly ,,,,,this is the most I’ve learned about my condition. Wish I could afford a trip to India 😩😩
Hi, Glad i could be of help. please meet your nearby ENT doctors. They can definitely solve your problem.
This doctor Very well explained the problem I have.. it took three years to understand the problem after visiting 3 ENT doctors and an expensive MRI scan but he explained in 10 mins 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Welldone Doctor, wish I could visit you for the diagnosis and treatment.
Hi, thank you very much for your appreciation.
Explained in a very Simple Language. Thanks.
Glad you liked it
Thank you very much for the detailed information on sinus and what causes the nose blockage.😊
Glad it was helpful! My pleasure
Thank you for another nice topic on turbinates by Sinus doctor..Nasal drops..one nostril only.. technique is nicely explained..
Hello doc! I'm glad that I found your chanel. Now I knew what condition I have now. Can I ask,doc? Is there any alternative way to reduce the turbinate without any surgical process?
Hi, yes, we can try medications. Please meet nearby ENT doctor.
Sir can you suggest which nasal spray should I use for enlarged turbinates
Hi, i am not allowed give names of medicines unless i check on you directly.
Dear doctor, thank for your very informative video, last year I used for two months oxymetazoline and I stopped using it, so Im wondering is it enough time to be prone to hypertrophic turbinate together with low humidity winter?, my problem started last winter and at that time I have diagnosed with mite allergy and since then I cannot breath even taking allergy medicaments well. Yesterday an ETN have diagnosed I have hypertrophic turbinate
Hi, It's possible that the use of oxymetazoline, alongside the low humidity of winter, contributed to your current nasal congestion. Generally, using oxymetazoline for only two months would be unlikely to cause a significant long-term change in your nasal tissue. If your current allergy medication isn't helping, it might be worthwhile discussing other treatment options with your doctor. This could include strategies to manage your mite allergy, other medications, or potential surgical interventions for your hypertrophied turbinates.
Nice discussion. I am a college going girl.I am suffering from bad headache and sinus pain for 3 months.. In my MRI report it was found hypertrophied inferior nasal terminates..
Hi, Good to know.
Same problem... I faced after covi shield vaccine.... Last 3 years I faced this problem...
Thank you for the explanation, doctor. Your explanation is much clearer than my doctor. I am not taking oral prednisolone for 2 weeks and antihistamine with daily nasal irrigation twice. If the condition is not improving after 1 month, my doctor suggested me to go for radiofrequency turbinate reduction.
Hi, thank you for your appreciation.
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Hello, doctor. I’ve been dealing with allergic rhinitis, mild sinusitis, and hypertrophy of the inferior bilateral turbinates, mainly on the right side. I also have a deviated nasal septum towards the left, which causes frequent nasal blockage, throat infections, and facial pain, especially during seasonal changes. Despite various treatments, these symptoms persist throughout the year, and I experience recurrent infections with noticeable turbinate enlargement. I would appreciate your advice on long-term relief or preventive care options. Thank you!
Hi, please get a nose and sinus CT scan done and meet an experienced nose and sinus super specialist.
Before having a turbinates surgery discuss with ur ENT surgeon about empty nasal syndrome problem so that they operate with great care without damaging turbinates nerves and extra triming
Hi, yes, most of the present ENT surgeons do conservative turbinate surgery.
Hello doctor thanks for good explanation, I had septoplasty and turbinetomy surgery on 03/02/2024 am worried and am thinking about a lot, doctor will I get any side effect becuase am getting evening headache and right ear pain and worried about ens please reply me doc. Thank you doc for your time.
Hi, Do not worry. If anything is wrong, your doctor will inform you.
Thank you sooo much for your reply Sir...I think you are the best ent doctor and all your videos are very informative. Thank you sir..
Hello Doctor. I have swollen nasal turbinates, sinusitis and ETD. I’ll be seeing a new ENT for a second opinion. But in your professional opinion, which should I try treating first? My nasal inflammation or ETD? Thanks!
Hi, nasal inflammation causes ETD. So sinusitis first.
@@SinusDoctor1Ok thank you! Also, I am doing a Saline Rinse 2 to 3 times a day to help with the nasal inflammation. How long after using a Saline Rinse should I feel a difference in nasal inflammation (turbinate reduction) if it actually helps? 1 month? 2 months? How often would you recommend doing a Saline Rinse?
@@Unek0777 3 weeks is a good time. Nasal rinses can be done twice a day.
Doctor Thank you so much for your explanation. How about the danger for the syndrome of empty nose?
Could you please explain if there is a problem with these procedure? Thank you!
Hi, in my more than 10 years experience performing more than 10,000 nose and sinus surgeries and seeing more than double those patients in OPD, i have never seen even one patient with ENS. So, chances of this happening is remote.
Doctor Chaitanya,
Explaination was excellent.I have one question.
Why do you think MFT is the best method compared to rf,coblation. What makes it the best option for you and why it may not lead into ENS.
Hi, what i shared is from my personal experience of having done more than 4000 nose and sinus surgeries.
Hello sir, thank you for this wonderful video, please can an enlarged turbinates cause any chest pain/tightness, back pain or any lung problems?
Hi, Thank you. No cannot cause
Looking for same from long time, well explained.
Glad I could help🙏🏼
Hi Doc, do you know anything about turbinate outfracture? Are there any risks of serious side effects with this procedure?
Hi, i am personally not very happy with the results of turbinate out fracture because the volume of tissue does not change. It is a relatively safe procedure.
@@SinusDoctor1 Does it change the characteristics of airflow in any way?
Hello doctor.my child of 13 yrs having symptoms of terminate enlargement and has terbinate enlargement ..I visited him to ENT specialist he advised otrivin drop..but u told in vdo that it causes rebound rhinitis what to do...pls give advise and is there any necessity of nasal endoscopy..
Hi, yes, nasal drops cannot be used for more than a week at a stretch. Please consult at your convenience.
Hi doctor.I've been diagnosed with enlarged turbinates and a severely deviated septum.My nose is crooked from the outside.Do u think a plastic surgeon will fix all the issues or will I need separate surgery for turbinates and then get a rhinoplasty done
Hi, while plastic surgeon can fix the outside appearance of nose, an ENT can fix the interior of the nose.
I suspect I have that but its only one nostril that is the issue.. Is that possible??
Hi, don't be concerned about it unless it is causing nose block.
Sir which surgery do you think is best for turbinate hypertrophy
Hi Doc, is coblation a safer method for turbinate reduction than radiofrequency ablation?
Hi, both are equally good.
Good morning Sinus doctor..Nicely explained about turbinates..
Good video on turbinates Sinus doctor .
Thanks sir for this classical Explaination.
So nice of you
Thank you so much for explaining enlarged turbinates! How can I tell if my turbinates are enlarged at home?
Hi, identifying turbinates enlargement by yourself is difficult.
Hi doctor i heard that after the turbinate reduction surgery many patients are sugfering from empty nose syndrome is it true and how rare is it ?
Hi, in my more than a decade experience, doing 15,000 nose and sinus surgeries and maybe 3 times that number in OPD, i have never seen a patient with empty nose syndrome. That is how rare it is.
Hello! I had a CT Sinus done & was told by my ENT that I have Chronic Sinusitis. I followed up with my ENT yesterday & she looked up my nose & said that my turbinates are swollen/inflamed. My BIGGEST complaint is my stuffy nose. My ENT offered me (2) solutions with fixing my stuffy nose & those solutions were surgery, where she’ll go up my nose & open/expand my nasal passages more or a turbinate reduction procedure. She is referring me to a Rhinologist for a second opinion. My ENT doesn’t want to go straight to surgery bc she said my Chronic Sinusitis isn’t bad enough (in her opinion) for surgery. I would like to mention that I had the Flu in Nov 2022 & I got COVID-19 in Feb 2023. So, she’s thinking that the flu & COVID could have made things worse for me. My question is, other than surgery, what are other ways that can help reduce turbinate swelling? Or does it depend on what is causing the swelling?
Hi, your ENT doctor is right. Please use medications suggested. Identification of cause for turbinate enlargement is equally important. Surgery is last resort if you do not respond well to medications.
@@SinusDoctor1 Other than surgery, what are other options out there that can help reduce turbinate swelling?
What medication did you say to use in your video
Hi, saline sprays and steroid nasal sprays can be used. meet your ENT specialist for better suggestion based on your condition.
Hi doctor. Recently I have diagnosed with CT Scan and found mild left turbinate hyper trophy and mild Right DNS. But my symptoms are not severe I feel congestion only in dark rooms and closed spaces. No sinuses have been detected. But I am facing this issue since one year after sleeping in a closed room in PG. What is the best option to come out of this.
Hi, your issue is not related to nose and sinuses but is more psychological. Kindly move forward in that angle.
Explanation is very good
Thanks and welcome
What do you think about ENS doc. ?
Hi, i have never seen any patient with ENS. It is very rare in occurrence
Sir I am having problem of blocked nose since last 6 months, I have turbinate hypertrophy, Dr. I am using fluticone ft (corticosteroid) nasal spray since last 6 months, and now I feel pain, pressure, itching, dryness in my nose.. please tell me what should I do now
Hi, have to examine you to understand the cause.
1. How do you assess bony enlargement of turbinate
2. What about shrinkage of turbinates with nasal cycle
3. What is your take on concha bullosa blocking OMS
4. WHAT is your say on compensatory turbinate hypertrophy ?
5. How do you assess post surgery functional outcome ?
Dear Dr,
I have been chronically sinusitis about 4 years.
I am from Myanmar
May i ask you a question
Can it be cure permanently?
Hi, yes, can cure. Right diagnosis, treatement and follow up are crucial.
Hello Dr. I have congestion in my left year and pain in the inferior nasal concha bone. Can you suggest me how can i get rid of this issue?
Thank you
Hi, we have to check for both nose and sinus issues, allergies and gastric issues. Your ear also should be examined. Please meet nearby ENT doctor.
@@SinusDoctor1 i have acid flux and allergic rhinitis. It trigger more when i am in a smoking area. I get pain in my palatine bone left side as well. What can i do? I have been to many doctors and undergone with my diagnosis and everything is fine as per the report. I have this problem since 2019.
@@iamtushar04 Please come and meet with your reports. Our team will will try to advise.
My doctor says my turbinates get swollen due to allergy
I am allergic and havenot breathe properly since 8 years
I cant imagine eating Diary and sour foods.
Despite of avoiding diary and sour i get swollen
I think its due to staying in AC and fan
I was given cipla's spray but doesnot work (may be m resistant due to too much sprays used earlier years)
What shall i do for this
Please suggest
Hi, if turbinates enlargement is cause for your nose block, we can reduce it surgically as you are not experiencing improvement with medicines. The other causes for nose block should also be identified and corrected in the same sitting.
Thank you for the wonderful explanation! Im having a hard time sleeping due to blockage of the air! :( When I sleep at my right side, my left nose is getting blocked and when i sleep at my left side my right nose is getting blocked. Hard to have a good sleep ! I used nasal decongestant (Drixine) and i can breathe for several hours then back to blockage. I don't want to use it for the rest of my life. :( Is that my turbinate dropping left or right when i sleep left and right ? What should i do ?
Sir can I use fluticane ft nasal spray for 3-5 months... I have turbinate hypertrophy, doctor had prescribed corticosteroid nasal spray for 5 months
Yes can use. Gargle well after spray.
What are the side effects of ruminate reduction?
Thanks for this doctor. Can pollution cause turbinate hypertrophy?
Hi, yes any regular exposure to irritants like pollutants can cause turbinate hypertrophy.
My nose opens up after putting oxymetazoline nasal drop but normally it remains closed. So should I undergo surgery sir ???
Hi, please consult nearest ENT doctor. Nasal drops should not be used for more than a week.
Does surgery on turbinates causes ENS (Empty Nose syndrome)
Hi, i have not seen a single case of ENS in my experience. It is very rare.
Without surgery can I reduce my turbinates?.how long time to take?
Hi, yes, by keep your allergies and irritant exposure under control and by using medicines, you can try. Meet your nearby ENT doctor.
I used to get continuous sneezing and was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis in the year 1994. My doctor gave me okacet ( cetrizine) tablet and told to take 1 tablet everyday night. I have been taking it since then, no problem. But suddenly last year the tablets also could not help and sneezing started once again. The doctor told to go for CT PNS. Now he says the middle and inferior turbinate is enlarged and hence do surgery. There is no nose blockage and only continuous sneezing. Please suggest doctor immediately whether surgery is required or can manage with tablets. Can surgery be avoided and take medicines to control allergy all life. If surgery not done will it be life threatening. Please do reply. Thanks
Hi, if there is no sinusitis, you can wait and watch. We can change your allergy medication and try. Please seek second opinion
Below is the ct scan impressions:
Mild left sphenoidal sinusitis
Small right sphenoid polyp.
Deflection of nasal septum towards left side with spurring.
Bilateral middle / inferior nasal turbinate hypertrophy.
@@SinusDoctor1 Thank you.
Hello sir, are you available in bangalore.
No, sorry, i operate only in Hyderabad.
I have Emty nose syndrome problem. Sonu have any treatment??
Hi, please meet an experienced nose and sinus super specialist.
Aapne turbinoplasty karai thi kya
Hi, my nose sweels up vissibly when I lie down, it is worst in the morning. Do you have any advice?
Hi, what is the problem you are facing because of that.
@@SinusDoctor1 Looks bad, also the nose is very runny when I am out walking. Sometimes it bleeds a little in the morning. Thank you for answering btw.
My nose become bigger compare to earlier. Ok have deviated nasal septum. What will be reason
Hi, nose cannot become bigger unless there are some skin problems in skin covering the nose.
I mean my nose turbinates swelling..
I have enlarge turbinates that's why i didn't get any smell after surgery can I get smell?
Or how can I get smell please help me
Hi, enlarged turbinates are only one of the causes for smell loss. Other causes have to be ruled out.
Dr kindly tell me about septoplasty surgery i am confused now my symptoms are complicated I think because i have headache at one side sinusitis is also my problem with DNS kindly guide about the treatment¿??
Hi, please do not get overwhelmed. Meet your nearby ENT doctor and he can help you very well.
Same here got headaches with unbalanced . Have you done the surgery ?
Thanks for this very informative video 🌸
My pleasure 😊
Sir I am suffering from this turbinates situation as well. It has been 2 years and I've been on homeopathic medication, but there has been no improvement since months now. I don't know if I should continue with homeopathy or consider an allopathic doctor now. But they suggested for FESS surgery I think. I was not ready for surgery hence I went ahead with homeopathy
Hi, FESS is the surgery done for treating sinusitis issues.
@@SinusDoctor1you got anything to remove mucous from the middle ear without giving me hearing loss? I don’t want an ear tube. Or a balloon dilation. What can a surgeon do to get rid of my post nasal drip and hyperacusis an tinnitus and heavy mucous daily?
@@SinusDoctor1a doctor wanted to give me turbinate reduction surgery but how will that get rid of my mucous in my middle ear sensation and post nasal drip and hyperacusis?
@@Cardoza.Nsmg3plzz tell about ur recovery journey plzz
@@aadityagahlot7347 I stayed away from music for like a year but I still made music but I couldn’t really make it well enough bc of my issues so yea I think it took a year to resolve my issues. I still have dysfunction but my chronic issues became less chronic so yea honestly making music fucked me up bad and recording through the seasons in my car fucked me up and having bad oral hygiene was bad too so yea. I would still wear hearing protection though definitely.
i have inferior turbinate swelling dr. was saying you should take medicine whenever you feel cold ....but ....i feel deficulty when i breath if swell....and i don't know what is the reason of thise . i even don't know the reason for my allergy ......plzzz dr. give me some advise 👏
Hi, the common cause for turbinates to swell is allergy and irritant exposure. Allergies can be identified by skin prick test or allergy blood panel test.
Where we can contact to you sir my friend is having this problem and he is in depression
Hi, Kindly Contact
Dr.Chaitanya Rao
📞 +91 98490 82 999 or +91 900 007 5678
🏥 Sinus Doctor,
Dr. Rao’s ENT Superspeciality International Hospitals
📍 Hyderabad g.co/kgs/7edAad
for appointment & other details
Sir I have enlarged turbinate due to nasal decongestnet spray. What i have to do?
Hi, nasal drops should not be used for more than 1 week. So kindly stop it and meet your nearby ENT for detailed evaluation.
What is permanent treatment of bilateral maxillary sinusitus...
Hi, if it chronic sinusitis, surgery is an option.
Sir - Do turbinates causes atelectasis?
Hi, what atelectasis are we talking about? lungs, ear?
@@SinusDoctor1 thanks for replying. Lung Atelectasis on left side and is it dangerous?
Hi Dr, my 7year old son is struggling with swollen turbinates , it is not getting reduced even after using Nasonex. He got admitted for very high grade fever 106 , as this swollen nose lead to middle ear infection and pus in tonsillitis. After 2 weeks of getting discharged , again it started with nasal congestion .please suggest 😫😢 am too scared of seeing my child getting sick again 😢
Hi, we have check for adenoids. Please meet your nearby ENT doctor.
Thank you Dr for replying. While on discharge they said adenoids yet he fluid accumulation. Is there any OTC for Adenoids or remedies other than surgery option
Yes, you can use saline nasal sprays, continue Nasonex and use an antihistamine syrup.
He is already using it for 1.5months , how long can I use as he is 7yr old only ? When can I stop using that ? Pls let me know doc am afraid to use it for long term
@@keepitsimple30 we recommend to use on long term basis
Hi doc... is it good to use silbecor antibacterial cream inside the nose for such problem
Hi, i personally have never recommended it and do not see any studies backing its use in nose.
Kya y ear par bhi effect dalti jse ki hyperacusis double hearing vibration etc ???
And these two also have another 5 types could you please🙏🙏
Explain
Hi, sure, will do.
Sir i have turbinates in my nose sir could you precribe any nasal drops
Pls give rly
Hi, i cannot prescribe medicines unless i know the cause for it.
How I consult u sir I am from A. P
Do u have any branches in andra
Dear sir I have nose like you... there is a depression in my nose between two eyes... what is the name of this disease ?
Hi, it is not a disease. That is the variation of normal appearance.
@@SinusDoctor1 thank you sir❤️
Thanks for the wonderful explanation. I visited three doctors in different hospital in Delhi. After seeing my CT scan of my sinus one doctor suggested me to take surgery and other two doctors told me it will get better by using medications. So i choose to take medicines but my sinuses is still same. I'm having this sinus problem for almost more than two years, symptoms is only nose block,i can't breathe from nose. Apart from that there is no other symptoms or any pain. CT scan showed my turbinate is swell. What should I do
Hi, I have to see your CT Scan cuts in detail to comment.
I'm suffering from the exact same issue. Exactly the same. I'm also on homeopathic medication for months but no improvement is there. It has been time since you commented, have you been cured of it or are you still suffering from it ? Did you go with a surgery ?
I have the exact same thing. Has anyone found anything that has helped?
@@lucasrobinson6444me too, I can’t find anything that helps :(
Plzz tell about ur nose health meas how u treat ur enlarge turbinates plzz share I m very suffering
hi doctor.
i am having dns and ith from 6-7 years .i suffer with nose blockage mostly and if I go in cold climate i get headache.
so should I go with medication or surgery .
if we take surgery in how many days we can get recover and go for work plz give your suggestion
Hi, a CT Scan of nose and sinus and DNE Is necessary to understand if we can manage your symptoms with medicines or surgery.
@@SinusDoctor1 thanks for reply.
If we had taken surgery after how many days can go back for work
Sir can turbinates expand further during night or laying in bed or on plane?
Hi, exposure to allergens or irritants can cause increase in the size of turbinates.
I was diagnosed with swelling of turbunate after i got infected with covid 19 in last January (2022). I don't have any issue of sinusitis. So, Is my condition due to any infection?
Hi, turbinates enlarge because of allergies, irritant exposure or continuing inflammation
Hey Doc what do you think of empty nose syndrome and how rare is it?
Hi, Not very common. Haven't seen any with it in the last 10 years
13*12 mm turbinate enlarge is risky?? Can i go for surgery or not?? I faced pressure on nose everyday....
Hi, pressure in the nose cannot because of turbinates. Other causes should be ruled out.
Hi doctor, my daughter is 4 years old and suffering from enlarged turbinates, and because of that gets fluid and swelling in her eardrum and suffers from moderate hearing loss. The doctor has advised her to use the steroid spray (mometasone). Wanted to know how long can we use the steroid which doesn't affect my daughter in the future. And is it a way we can treat her hearing loss issue? Which arrives almost every month from September 2022.
Hi, your doctor must have checked for adenoids. He should have suggested nasal sprays to tackle allergies. The only way to tackle allergies is avoidance and regular anti-allergic medication. Spray delivery in correct way and gargling well after nasal spray is important to avoid any possible side effects of nasal spray. You may consult your doctor for more detailed evaluation.
Hello Gaurav ji...my daughter 4.5 years old having same problem..I want to ask hwz your daughter's nose. My daughter is not able to breath because of stuffy nose.
Does swollen turbinates cause swelling or dizziness or is it the maxillary sinusitis doing this to me thanks I also used beclomethasone and after using this for my sinus I realized I had some swelling above my eye brow I had sinus pressure but no swelling I noticed the swelling after the use of the steriod spray is this possible
Hi, i have never noticed sinus sprays causing eye swellings. Please meet a nearby ENT to get assessed. Sinusitis can cause feeling of heaviness
Hie doctor i have dns and nasal turbinate hypertrophy in my left nose...i visited 3 doctors they give me nasal spray for rhinitis allergy and suggested not to undergo surgery .But i can breath only 60 percent is this can causes further problems. Sometimes i feel congested usually during bed time.what should i do . please suggest something.
hi, if your allergy control is not helping with breathing, surgery has to be done.
Hi Doc, I have been diagnosed with an "incurable" infection in my nasal lining. Is there any way I can treat this or clear it up? Would a nasal probiotic help? Would a regular saline rinse kill off any infection?
Hi, i do not understand “incurable”. Nasal washes are definitely helpful.
@@SinusDoctor1 My ENT surgeon has diagnosed me with perennial rhinitis and said there is no cure for my infection, and he said antibiotics would not help. Does this make sense? Do you agree that my condition is caused by infection?
EDTA nasal spray, xylitol, collodial silver
@@weiss27md Thanks, what is the best thing for treating inflammation caused by the rhinitis?
@@Lander76 Hi Dr, I had polyp surgery 6 months ago and since I developed adhesions between inferior turbinate & septum I now suffer from chronic lower dryness left sided only & this creates terrible pain. Any advice how to eliminate this condition as it’s ruing my life? Thanks
Sir I had enlarged Rt inferior turbinate and B/L CONCHA BULLOSA, and underwent for turbinate reduction and conchaplasty , after 1 month of surgery I still feel pressure , like fullness in ear .nasal congestion when exposed to Ac rooms .i usually felt problem in evening why is so .. plz help me answer me sir
Hi, need to examine and investigate you further to guide you.
I had turbinate reduction with microdebrider. I dont feel the air in my nose. The mucosal cooling sensation is completely lost . May I know will the mucosa recover?
Hi, it takes 30-45 days to recover from surgery. until then, please do not worry.
How are you now brother i have done turbinoplasty with microdribder what your symptoms
Plzz tell about ur recovery journey plzz tell
@@HemaChettri-i4i what is your symptoms
Very good information 👌
Hello Sir,I am Dr.Vivek Ophthalmologist..Had my Septoplasty with Turbinoplasty and Coblation done..Coblation side i am having Persistent block..Going for Repeat Coblation Again..If the posterior part of the inferior turbinate was not addressed proper ly can there be Persistent blockage??Is there any specific instruction i need to tell my ENT doc this time??And Can a trivial trauma from a Face Massage cause the septum to deviate??
Hi Dr. Vivek
I don’t believe in coblation turbinate reduction. After experience from thousands of surgeries, i have realised the technique of turbinoplasty works well. No trivial trauma cannot cause septum deviation.
@@SinusDoctor1Got it Dr..Thank you so much
Thank you for the educative video!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Doc, can the heat from RF reduction cause damage to the mucosa and nerves in the turbinates? If so, does it occur often?
Hi, yes it will happen but if RF application is properly done, no significant changes will be seen from patient perspective.
@@SinusDoctor1 When you say properly done, could you elaborate on this for me please?
Doctor, I had turbinate hypertrophy 1 year ago and it's under control ( i used medication), do you know if I can travel by plane? I don't know if the difference in pressure on the way up can affect the turbinates.
Hi, yes, you can comfortably travel.
@@SinusDoctor1 Thank you ❤
What medication works for you?
Plz bro answer... treatment??
Plzz tell about turbinates health and your medicine to reduce the inflammation of turbinates
Going to have turbinectomy this month diagnose a left nasal tumor😢
Hi, wish you the very best for your surgery.
Sir i have enlarged turbinate in front of right nose i can see it is nearly, and left also little bit enlarged in inside of the nose .i have facing difficulty in breathing problem mostly only at night . I don't have any other issues rather than realising mucusa cold in throat little bit when i cough . That also controlled when i don't take dairy products. It is shrink in morning times or some times . Sometimes it closes full path. SOMETIMES it shrink to enough air flow .i dont know what is my condition. Somebody tells its a nasal polyp.what the difference between nasal polyp and turbinates .this can be treat without surgery. Please dr reply.
Hi, allergies can cause turbinate enlargement. Only a detailed examination by an ENT doctor can help in understanding your condition.
I have had 3 sinus surgeries and I still suffer from sinus swelling,sinus headaches and.sinus infections. What other options do I have?
Hi, you need a direct detailed evaluation. Please meet your nearby ENT doctor.
Thank you sir
But I have one question that when I search on google they give me two types of surgery
(1) mucosal preservation surgery
(2) non mucosal preservation surgery
Hi, mucosal preservation is the preferred method.
My question is I am in athletics during this days my nose is very clear and good but after sinusitis I got surgery I stopped athletics will this causes the enlarge of turbinate and how to make them very good strength tubinates pls let me know sir
Hi, turbinate is not a muscle, you cannot strengthen it. To avoid it from increasing in size, you have to avoid allergies and irritant exposure.
Sir can hypertrophied nasal turbinates grow back even after surgery??
Hi, yes, if allergies/ irritants are not under control
@@SinusDoctor1 thank u doctor for ur response🙂
Hi sir b/l. Inferior turbinate hypertrophy how to slove without surgery
Hi, identify irritants and allergens and avoid them. Meet your nearby ENT doctor for detailed evaluation.
Sir please respond iam from telangana , in my left side nose a part is swelled like a peanut , i went to yashoda hospital, they said that we will do operation and we will test that, i dont smoke , i dont have sinusities, dont used any nasal drops , and iam poor
Hi, if any unnatural growth is there, it is better to get it removed and sent for biopsy. Choose a good doctor in your budget.
Hi doctor ..it has been a year that i can't smell anything from nose .so what it is doctor
Hi, it could be a blockage issue or a nerve related problem. Please meet your nearby ENT Dr for detailed assessment.
Please make a video about ens.
Hi, sure, will make one.
the nasal turbinates are inflamed..what can I do pls
Hi, u can use saline nasal drops.
Good information, thank you dr
Welcome 😊
Thanks for this nice explanation. I think I have enlarged turbinates in both holes of my nose. The cause of it I don't know. I think I am allergic to inhaling cigarette smoke from others... I never called it allergy though. I was young so from time to time it happens. But then lateron during and after a flu, I still cannot breathe. The otrivine nasal drops or sprays helped a lot... so I can live my everyday life normally. I also have sleep apnea meaning during sleep I suddenly cannot breathe through my nose and my mouth will not respond to breathe. So I get nightmares all the time. But the real cause of swollen turbinates is unknown. I need to breathe, so I need to keep using the nasal drops. Saline solutions do not help. If you advice me to stop using the otrivine nasal drops accordingly... and the swelling of the turbinates continue at daily basis... means I have to get surgery or breathe my mouth all the time. I am very fatigued overtime to see a doctor... so I needed to help myself. So I can breathe. But the cause is till unknown and no doctor wants to help.
Hi, I understand your struggle with nasal congestion and sleep apnea. It's crucial, though, to avoid long-term self-medication as it can lead to complications. As an ENT specialist, I strongly recommend seeking professional medical help. They can identify the root cause of your symptoms and provide targeted treatment, which may not necessarily involve surgery. I know you're feeling tired and frustrated, but don't lose hope. There are doctors who can help. Your health is worth it.
@@SinusDoctor1 Ok... thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it very much...
I am also facing the same problem like you, are you fine now? Pls tell me what kind of steps you took for past 3 months. Pls suggest me, I also struggling for past 6 months.
I will waiting for ur msg
no... I am still struggling. Seems there is no cure... My nightmares come and go. I am very frustrated... I hope you will be better...@@prasatprasat1954
SIR,
Can I used xylometazoline drops....
Hi, no, they cause side effects when used for more than a week.
@@SinusDoctor1 oxymetazoline ????
What is the cost
Hi, Kindly Contact +91 98490 82 999 or +91 900 007 5678 for more details
I have undergone turbinate outfracture and it's going to be one year but still I'm not able to breath with mouth close how much time will it take to heal..?
Hi, it takes upto 2 months after nose and sinus surgery for the results to be experienced. Please take 2nd opinion from ENT Doctor
I have large turbinate that block my airway and post nasal drip in and out that I choke from my nose/throat. Also feel mucus stuck in my throat that I can’t clear out. Also have cobblestones in the throat with tonsils not looking good. They gave me 2 nasal sprays Ipratropium bromide 21mcg and fluticasone propionate 50 mcg but not resolving anything what do you recommend?
Hi, please get a CT scan PNS done to check for any sinus issues. GERD is a cause we have to rule out.
Same problem. ..