How to Determine Enlarged Nasal Turbinates

Nasal turbinate hypertrophy can be judged by clinical symptoms, specialized examination and auxiliary examination. 1. Clinical symptoms: Nasal turbinate hypertrophy usually manifests as intermittent or continuous nasal congestion. When the enlarged turbinate compresses the nasal septum, headache may also occur, and some patients have tinnitus, tearing and other symptoms. 2. Specialized examination: Nasal turbinate hypertrophy can be seen in the physical examination of the nasal mucosa is pink or purple red, and accompanied by swelling of the nasal mucosa. 3. Auxiliary examination: Nasal turbinate hypertrophy can be observed through auxiliary examination, such as endoscopy, the surface of nasal mucosa is knobbly or mulberry-shaped, uneven, and there is hardness and solidity when pressed with a probe. If the above symptoms should be timely consultation, under the guidance of the doctor to improve the relevant examination to clarify the diagnosis, as soon as possible for standardized treatment.