Alerjiye bağlı burun tıkanıklığının tedavisi nasıldır? - Doç. Dr. Erhun Şerbetçi

How is allergic nasal congestion treated? Allergic nasal congestion is caused by swelling of the inferior turbinate. Allergic reactions cause swelling in the inferior turbinate, resulting in nasal congestion, copious watery discharge, and sneezing spells. These reactions are triggered by the patient's exposure to allergens through the nose and sinuses. This allergic mechanism causes the strongest reaction in the inferior turbinate. Treatment for nasal-sinus allergies is strictly medical, involving medications. There is no specific surgical technique developed for allergies. However, these reactions caused by allergies can lead to changes in the nasal tissue over time, such as excessive swelling of the inferior turbinates. A common change is excessive swelling of the nasal mucosa. The openings of the sinuses can become blocked and blocked due to these allergic mucosal swellings. They can even lead to the growth of tissue called polyps. In such cases, surgical treatment may be necessary. For example, radiofrequency or laser therapy can be used on severely swollen inferior turbinates. It's important to note that this procedure doesn't aim to eliminate the allergy itself, but rather to reduce the size of the inferior turbinate and reduce the surface area of ​​the allergic reaction. This can reduce nasal congestion, discharge, and sneezing spells. If allergy-related polyps are present, endoscopic sinus surgery-assisted polyp removal may also be necessary. In short, allergy treatment is not surgical. Patients with allergic symptoms who have no nasal mucosal problems often require surgery. Such patients respond very well to appropriate medication for a certain period. It is highly beneficial for patients to visit a doctor regularly for follow-up appointments. However, in cases of advanced, chronic problems such as inferior turbinate swelling or blocked sinus openings, which have caused changes within the nose, and which may require the use of laser-assisted endoscopic instruments or combined with endoscopic sinus surgery, surgical techniques may be employed. More information: www.erhunserbetci.com Web Design & Production: www.siimple.net