Oct 22, 2025 · Turbinates, which are also called nasal concha or conchae (plural), are shell-shaped networks of bones, vessels, and tissue within the nasal passageways. These structures are …

Jun 20, 2025 · Dealing with nasal congestion, snoring, or trouble breathing? Discover how turbinate hypertrophy could be the cause and explore expert diagnosis and treatment options from Houston’s …

In anatomy, a nasal concha (/ ˈkɒnkə /; pl.: conchae; / ˈkɒnkiː /; Latin for 'shell'), also called a nasal turbinate or turbinal, [1][2] is a long, narrow, curled shelf of bone that protrudes into the breathing …

Turbinate reduction is a surgical procedure performed by ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists to improve airflow in people with chronic nasal congestion. This procedure is also called nasal turbinate …

Aug 12, 2025 · Each side of the nasal cavity typically contains three turbinates: the superior, middle, and inferior. Some individuals may also have a fourth, the supreme turbinate, located above the superior. …

Nov 29, 2018 · Inside your nose are three pairs of fleshy structures that help filter, warm, and add moisture to the air you breathe in. These structures are called turbinates. Healthy turbinates will do a …

Jun 23, 2025 · Turbinates are the unsung heroes of your nose, they filter, warm, and humidify the air you breathe, but when swollen (turbinate hypertrophy), they block airflow and cause persistent congestion.

Turbinates are small structures inside the nose that cleanse and humidify air that passes through the nostrils into the lungs.

Jun 22, 2024 · Turbinates play an important physiological role by warming and humidifying inspired air and regulating nasal airflow. However, turbinates may also contribute to nasal airway obstruction …

Oct 28, 2024 · All or part of the lower turbinate is taken out. This can be done in several different ways, but sometimes a tiny, high-speed device (microdebrider) is used to shave off the extra tissue.