Inferior Turbinate Reduction

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Introduction

The inferior turbinate is the largest of the three paired turbinates and plays a large role in humidifying and filtering air, as well as directing airflow through the nose. The inferior turbinate consists of the turbinate bone covered with erectile soft tissue and nasal respiratory epithelium. Inferior turbinate hypertrophy can be caused by generalized nasal mucosal disease in allergic and nonallergic rhinitis, as well as compensatory hypertrophy due to long-standing septal deviation.

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