What is minimally invasive surgery for inferior turbinate hypertrophy?

Minimally invasive surgery for inferior turbinate hypertrophy is generally a less invasive form of low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation. Under local anesthesia or general anesthesia, the plasma tip is inserted into the mucous membrane of the inferior turbinate to ablate the tissue, which can make the volume of the inferior turbinate smaller, improve the ventilation function of the nasal cavity, and alleviate the patient’s symptoms such as nasal congestion. Generally speaking, minimally invasive surgery for inferior turbinate hypertrophy is suitable for chronic hypertrophic rhinitis that is ineffective in conservative treatment. The scope of resection during the surgery should not exceed 1/3 of the inferior turbinate, as the resection of excessive turbinate may cause inferior turbinate atrophy, which in turn leads to atrophic rhinitis. After the surgery, avoid contamination of the nasal cavity and develop good living habits.