What is the best way to heal an atrophic/pale turbinate?

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Any treatments that are effective? Best topical products? Anything topical that could promote healing such as aloe vera? I had radiofrequency and now my turbinate does not funtion.

Robert H. Woods, MD · Answer

I am a bit surprised that radiofrequency can create enough damage to the turbinate to make it completely slough off and leave you with little to no tissue. I treat inferior turbinates with bipolar electrocautery and infracture and have never had a case of atrophic rhinitis. This may just need some time for healing and a return of function. AYR lubrication and saline are your best bets for improved healing.

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