Turbinoplasty – Relief from Nasal Blockage and Congestion
If you constantly feel blocked up, struggle to breathe through your nose, or rely on nasal sprays to get relief, you may have enlarged nasal turbinates. These small, bony structures inside the nose help warm and humidify the air we breathe, but when they become swollen they can cause significant congestion.
At Hampshire ENT clinics, we offer turbinoplasty, a modern, minimally invasive procedure to reduce the size of the turbinates and improve nasal airflow.
👃 What Are the Nasal Turbinates?
There are three pairs of turbinates inside the nose – inferior, middle, and superior. They’re covered in mucosal tissue that can swell due to:
Allergies or chronic rhinitis
Sinusitis
Environmental irritants
Overuse of decongestant sprays
When this swelling becomes chronic, it can lead to ongoing nasal blockage — even when there’s no infection.
🩺 What Is a Turbinoplasty?
Turbinoplasty is a procedure that reshapes or reduces the size of the enlarged inferior turbinates while preserving their important function.
At Hampshire ENT, several modern methods may be used, including:
Submucosal resection – removes excess tissue while keeping the surface lining intact
Endoscopic-assisted surgery – performed through the nostrils with a small camera for precision
These techniques are often done as a day-case procedure under a short general anaesthetic.
🌟 Benefits of Turbinoplasty
Freer nasal breathing
Improved sleep and exercise tolerance
Reduced dependence on nasal sprays
Long-lasting results
Minimal downtime and discomfort
⚕️ Why Choose Hampshire ENT Clinics?
We specialise in advanced nasal surgery and modern techniques such as turbinoplasty, Clarifix®, and image-guided sinus surgery. Clinics available at Portsmouth, Winchester & Salisbury, and the wider Hampshire region.
Patients benefit from:
Experienced ENT surgeons
State-of-the-art equipment
Personalised treatment plans
Local care with consultant-led follow-up
📞 Get in Touch
If you’re tired of feeling constantly blocked or dependent on nasal sprays, turbinoplasty could help restore easy, natural breathing.
👉 Contact Hampshire ENT clinics to arrange an assessment today.