To be able to breathe freely is central to comfort and health. Turbinate reduction often provides considerable relief for those who suffer from chronic nasal obstruction and breathing problems.

Inferior turbinates are ridges inside the nose, covered by mucous membrane, which increase the surface area within the nose and help to filter and humidify inspired air. Inflammation of the mucous ...

This section describes efficacy outcomes from the published literature that the Committee considered as part of the evidence about this procedure. For more detailed information on the evidence, see ...