What's the Risk of Empty Nose Syndrome with Septal Surgery and Turbinate Reduction?

January 25, 2013
Asked By:YesMan

My ENT doctor says I need surgery for a deviated septum and enlarged turbinates. I was ready to have the surgery until I started reading about others getting Empty Nose Syndrome after having turbinate reduction surgery; and that is a terrifying thought. I know he plans to do a simple reduction, and not a full resection, but I still have doubts. He plans on using the submucosal xomed microdebrider 2mm. Do I need to worry about Empty Nose? Thank you.

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January 29, 2013

Answer: Empty Nose Syndrome

January 29, 2013

Answer: Empty Nose Syndrome

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