I am just curious if this bump is my turbinate, I am just trying to figure out if I still have my turbinates since I have an outfracture of the turbinates with my Rhinoplasty. how likely is to get an empty nose syndrome from outfracture of the inferior turbinates. I am just a little worry because I been having some crusting but my doctor said this crusting is normal.
October 24, 2015
Answer: Turbinate surgery Outfracture of the inferior turbinates does not usually cause empty nose syndrome, However a significant resection of the turbinate does. The turbinates perform valuable function 2 warm, humidify and direct airflow through the nose.
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Turbinate surgery Outfracture of the inferior turbinates does not usually cause empty nose syndrome, However a significant resection of the turbinate does. The turbinates perform valuable function 2 warm, humidify and direct airflow through the nose.
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Turbinate Enlargement and Breathing Your photo appears to show a normal middle turbinate. Contrary to popular belief that septal deviation is the cause of breathing difficulties it is most commonly enlargement of the inferior turbinates (from allergies, smog, certain foods and activities) that causes most nasal stuffiness. Crushing and outfracturing of the inferior turbinates is commonly done to open the airway and would not be expected to cause excess dryness, nose bleeds or crusting. The middle turbinates do not have much impact on breathing due to their position and location.
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Turbinate Enlargement and Breathing Your photo appears to show a normal middle turbinate. Contrary to popular belief that septal deviation is the cause of breathing difficulties it is most commonly enlargement of the inferior turbinates (from allergies, smog, certain foods and activities) that causes most nasal stuffiness. Crushing and outfracturing of the inferior turbinates is commonly done to open the airway and would not be expected to cause excess dryness, nose bleeds or crusting. The middle turbinates do not have much impact on breathing due to their position and location.
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