Which inferior turbinate reduction technique best decreases nasal obstruction?
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Which inferior turbinate reduction technique best decreases nasal obstruction?
BACKGROUND Chronic nasal obstruction can significantly impair patients’ quality of life and is a frequent complaint seen by otolaryngologists. Inferior turbinate hypertrophy is a common cause of chronic nasal obstruction. Various etiologies for the hypertrophy of inferior turbinates include allergic reactions, nonallergic rhinitis, chronic hypertrophic rhinitis, and compensatory hypertrophy as ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Laryngoscope
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0023-852X
DOI: 10.1002/lary.24182