Should concha bullosa be resected in absence of sinus symptoms?

October 20, 2013
Asked By:arunabha

I have been diagnosed with septal deviation, large right concha bullosa, very large left concha bullosa and inferior turbinate hypertrophy. My main problem is nasal congestion when sleeping, esp on the lower nostril when side sleeping. My doctor recommened Septoplasty, Inferior turbinate submucosal resection and Concha Bullosa resection. Given that I never have had sinusitis, should the middle turbinate be touched during the surgery ? It only seems needed for sinus problems, not congestion.

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