Reducción de cornetes nasales

If you'd like to see more scientifically accurate 3D medical images, subscribe to our channel:    / nucleushealthvideose   MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Nasal turbinates are structures that protrude from the inner walls of the nose. They are made of bone covered by a thin layer of soft tissue called the nasal mucosa. The purpose of the turbinates is to moisten, warm, and filter the air as it passes through the nose. It's possible for one of the turbinates, usually the lower one, to grow too large. If this happens, airflow through the nose can be blocked. The turbinate may become so swollen that it touches the septum, the thin wall that divides the nose into right and left sides. If medication doesn't relieve your symptoms, a procedure called turbinate reduction can be performed to reduce the size of the swollen turbinate. During the procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision in the lining of the turbinate. A tool, such as a microdebrider, is used to remove soft tissue, bone, or both from the turbinate. In most cases, the surgeon removes only enough tissue to improve airflow; the rest of the turbinate is left in the nose. For more information about turbinate reduction, talk to your healthcare provider. ANH18202es