Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is a characteristic manifestation of chronic hypertrophic rhinitis, and the main symptoms include nasal congestion, tear overflow, headache, and runny nose.
The physiological function of inferior turbinate is mainly to insulate, humidify, filter and regulate the nasal resistance of the inhaled air, etc. It is often caused by repeated episodes of acute inflammation and long-term stimulation of adverse physical and chemical factors, which results in localized and diffuse congestion and hyperplasia of the mucous membrane of the inferior turbinate, submucosal tissues and bone.
Symptoms of inferior turbinate hypertrophy include nasal congestion, occlusive rhinorrhea, and in severe cases, headache, tearing, and loss of sense of smell. When the enlarged turbinate compresses the eustachian tube, it can cause symptoms such as tinnitus and hearing loss.
Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate is only a symptom of chronic nasal disease, and the specific causative factors and mechanism of occurrence can only be clarified after examination by a specialist.