What is Nasal Obstruction Surgery?
When your nose is clogged or stuffy thanks to nasal obstruction, typical over-the-counter remedies don’t always help. That’s because nasal obstruction usually has to do with the structure of your nose as well, not just inflammation or irritation, meaning a surgical intervention is often necessary.
In cases where your septum isn’t straight, you may have to get significant work done. But if your problem is just some enlarged turbinates, you have some less drastic options. Turbinates (also known as “nasal concha”) are structures in your nasal passage that are there to clean and humidify the air as you breathe it in. They’re complex structures made of bone, cartilage, blood vessels, and mucous membranes that all work together to help you breathe well and keep you healthy when they’re working correctly. In some people, they can become enlarged and cause restricted airflow, thus the need to reduce them. Fortunately, Dr. Joorabchi has a few options for how to do that, and all of them can be done right there in the clinic.
