Turbinectomy Treatment in India
About Turbinectomy
Key Highlights
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Significantly improves nasal airflow and reduces chronic congestion.Can provide long-term relief when medications are ineffective.Often performed with minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.May improve sleep quality and reduce snoring related to nasal obstruction.Helps enhance the effectiveness of other nasal treatments or surgeries.
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic nasal obstruction unresponsive to medical therapy (e.g., steroid sprays, antihistamines).
- Hypertrophic inferior turbinates causing persistent congestion.
- Complication of allergic or non-allergic rhinitis leading to turbinate enlargement.
- As an adjunct procedure during septoplasty for a deviated septum.
- Recurrent sinus infections or headaches linked to poor nasal drainage.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough ENT evaluation, including nasal endoscopy and possibly a CT scan.
- Discontinue blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen) as advised by the surgeon, typically 1-2 weeks prior.
- Inform the doctor of all current medications, supplements, and allergies.
- Undergo pre-operative blood tests and a general health assessment.
- Arrange for transportation home post-surgery and plan for a few days of rest.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after the procedure, which is usually minor but may rarely require intervention.
- Infection at the surgical site, though uncommon with proper care.
- Temporary or, rarely, permanent dryness or crusting inside the nose (empty nose syndrome is a rare complication).
- Adhesions or scar tissue formation inside the nasal passage.
- Altered sense of smell, typically temporary.
- Recurrence of turbinate enlargement over time.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Expect nasal packing or splints for 1-2 days to control bleeding; these are removed in the clinic.
- Use saline nasal sprays frequently to keep the nasal passages moist and promote healing.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and blowing the nose forcefully for at least 1-2 weeks.
- Sleep with the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for the doctor to monitor healing and remove any crusts.
- Full improvement in breathing is typically noticed after swelling subsides, within a few weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (often outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering turbinectomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for turbinectomy in India include Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform turbinectomy. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for turbinectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Turbinectomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ent teams and experience managing patients undergoing turbinectomy.
Delhi, India
73 Doctors
Pari Garcia, a 28-year-old elementary school...
Pari Garcia, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher, had struggled with nasal congestion since childhood. Her allergies to dust and pollen made every day a battle to breathe. Despite daily antihistamines and nasal sprays, she suffered from constant mouth breathing, morning headaches, and frequent sinus infections that forced her to take sick days. Her ENT, Dr. Chen, explained that her inferior turbinates were chronically enlarged, acting like swollen speed bumps blocking airflow. After years of failed conservative management, he recommended a partial turbinectomy. Pari was anxious about surgery but desperate for relief. The outpatient procedure under general anesthesia was quick. The first week of recovery was uncomfortable with congestion and crusting, but by week two, as the swelling subsided, she took her first clear, effortless breath in memory. Emotionally, she moved from years of resigned frustration to profound relief and a new energy for her life and classroom, no longer defined by her struggle to breathe.
ENT Specialists for Turbinectomy
Explore experienced ent specialists who regularly perform turbinectomy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 16 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 21 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
- 26 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 18 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 43 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 38 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 36 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 29 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 20 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 10 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 19 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 26 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore