The Turbinates

Dr Dan - Behind the Scalpel by Dan Robinson

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🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: The Inferior Turbinates

Blocked nose keeping you up at night? It might not just be your septum — your inferior turbinates could be the cause. In this episode, Dr Dan explains what turbinates are, why they swell, and how they can be treated when they become a problem.

🔎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What inferior turbinates are and why they’re often mistaken for nasal polyps.

• The role of turbinates in airflow sensation, humidification, and the nasal cycle.

• First-line treatment with steroid sprays (safe and effective for long-term use).

• When surgery ( ... 

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