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Is There Any Alternate Medication To Reduce Swollen Turbinates And What Are The Surgery Associated Risks?
Hello Dr.'s. I had a broken nose and a dns(towards left) after which my septoplasty was done 2 1/2 months back.Immediately after septoplasty i couldnt breathe through my right nostril.After further ct scans & endoscopic observations I was told that my turbinates are hypertrophic and my right side one was touching my septum and thus blockage in right side.My ent surgeon adivised for another surgery for turbinate reduction.I have already used steroid sprays and antihistamines to avail no improvement.Kindly suggest 1.Is there any alternate medicine(homeopathic,ayurvedic oths) i can try to reduce my swollen turbinates.2.What are the risks of surgery(i am told i will be undergoing smr sub resection procedure.3.How much time will I take for complete recovery?
Thu, 30 Jan 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
As you have mentioned that the turbinates have undergone hypertrophy and are touching on the septum, surgery is the only solution to this problem.
Steroids can cause atrophy of the nasal mucosa but it will not cause atrophy of the turbinates.
The surgery is safe.
Time required for recovery is the time required for the wound to heal up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
As you have mentioned that the turbinates have undergone hypertrophy and are touching on the septum, surgery is the only solution to this problem.
Steroids can cause atrophy of the nasal mucosa but it will not cause atrophy of the turbinates.
The surgery is safe.
Time required for recovery is the time required for the wound to heal up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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