I have a trouble breathing that switches nostrils periodically. There is a significant difference between each nostril, almost being unable to breathe out of either nostril. I have read that Turbinate Reduction is a surgery done to correct this, although I've read that this is also normal, being called a Nasal Cycle. My question is how do you know if you need the Turbinate Reduction surgery, or if it is just a normal Nasal Cycle?
Answer: Big turbinates The nasal cycle is a normal phenomenon that your body uses to warm and humidify the air that you breathe. The blood vessels in the inferior turbinates cyclically dilate and contract to increase the size of one, and then the other. Like many other situations, sometimes too much of a good thing can become a problem. When you find that problems with nasal breathing are interfering with your sleep, ability to exercise, or your life in general, you may wish to see a board certified Otolaryngologist (ear nose and throat specialist). They may find problems with the nasal septum, inferior turbinates, nasal polyps, or problems with the lining of the nose.Turbinate surgery is minimally invasive, can be done in the office with just numbing medicine, and you are correct there is little to no downtime. There is little risk, and little postoperative pain. Most of the time it will provide at least a partial improvement in nasal breathing, and if the improvement is not complete, other more invasive procedures can still be done. It is a great first step to finally breathing though your nose!!
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Answer: Big turbinates The nasal cycle is a normal phenomenon that your body uses to warm and humidify the air that you breathe. The blood vessels in the inferior turbinates cyclically dilate and contract to increase the size of one, and then the other. Like many other situations, sometimes too much of a good thing can become a problem. When you find that problems with nasal breathing are interfering with your sleep, ability to exercise, or your life in general, you may wish to see a board certified Otolaryngologist (ear nose and throat specialist). They may find problems with the nasal septum, inferior turbinates, nasal polyps, or problems with the lining of the nose.Turbinate surgery is minimally invasive, can be done in the office with just numbing medicine, and you are correct there is little to no downtime. There is little risk, and little postoperative pain. Most of the time it will provide at least a partial improvement in nasal breathing, and if the improvement is not complete, other more invasive procedures can still be done. It is a great first step to finally breathing though your nose!!
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December 18, 2012
Answer: Nasal cycle of turbinate overgrowth
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December 18, 2012
Answer: Nasal cycle of turbinate overgrowth
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Answer: Turbinate Reduction or Nasal Cycle? Hello and thanks for your question. While the nasal cycle is normal, your acute awareness of the changes is not. You should have an assessment by a board-certified otolaryngologist that can examine the nasal passages and determine whether surgery to reduce the turbinites might bring you long-term relief from your breathing issues. I encourage you to schedule a consultation and examination to obtain an accurate diagnosis and the best treatment option for you. Good luck to you!
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Answer: Turbinate Reduction or Nasal Cycle? Hello and thanks for your question. While the nasal cycle is normal, your acute awareness of the changes is not. You should have an assessment by a board-certified otolaryngologist that can examine the nasal passages and determine whether surgery to reduce the turbinites might bring you long-term relief from your breathing issues. I encourage you to schedule a consultation and examination to obtain an accurate diagnosis and the best treatment option for you. Good luck to you!
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Turbinate congestion What your describing is the nasal cycle. But in a healthy anatomically ideal nose you shouldn't be aware of it. In other words when one side of your nose has more swelling of the inferior turbinate it should not be enough swelling to block your breathing on that side. Initial treatment is a trial of steroid sprays and decongestants assuming you can tolerate them. If that doesn't work and especially if you desire permanent relief a surgical turbinate reduction can be very effective. I have done 1000s of these and patients are very appreciative of the results. You need to be examined with a nasal endoscopy by an experienced otolaryngologist/ENT surgeon
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Turbinate congestion What your describing is the nasal cycle. But in a healthy anatomically ideal nose you shouldn't be aware of it. In other words when one side of your nose has more swelling of the inferior turbinate it should not be enough swelling to block your breathing on that side. Initial treatment is a trial of steroid sprays and decongestants assuming you can tolerate them. If that doesn't work and especially if you desire permanent relief a surgical turbinate reduction can be very effective. I have done 1000s of these and patients are very appreciative of the results. You need to be examined with a nasal endoscopy by an experienced otolaryngologist/ENT surgeon
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March 7, 2017
Answer: Nasal cycle and turbinate hypertrophy Its absolutely true that due to the nasal cycle, we often alternate in breathing best between the 2 nostrils, as our turbinates congest and constrict.
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March 7, 2017
Answer: Nasal cycle and turbinate hypertrophy Its absolutely true that due to the nasal cycle, we often alternate in breathing best between the 2 nostrils, as our turbinates congest and constrict.
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