In most cases, turbinate dysfunction can be treated with medications like antihistamines. However, if your condition is severe or unresponsive to medications, surgery may be necessary to resolve your issue.
While there are a range of factors that can result in turbinate dysfunction, some of the most common types include:
Keep in mind that there are other causes not listed above that may lead to turbinate dysfunction. The best way to determine whether or not you have this condition is to speak with an ENT specialist.
The likelihood of your turbinate dysfunction going away on its own depends on the type of dysfunction you’re experiencing. While acute turbinate dysfunction, a condition that is severe and comes on suddenly, may go away on its own, chronic turbinate dysfunction, a slowly progressing and long-term condition, may require medical intervention for sufferers to find relief.
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