Question 1

can anti-histamine + nasal irrigation + cromolyn sodium spray help reduce chronic nasal turbinate, nasopharynx inflammation & mucus membrane swelling?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: they can reduce discharge, sneezing, but not congestion or inflammation, you will need anti-inflammatory medications as steroid nasal sprays, but better be directed by an ENT specialist or an Allergist/Immunologist if you have access to one, best wishes

Question 2

will a humidifier or vaporizer help 
with swollen turbinates ?

Accepted Answer

It may...: It soemwhat depends on why the turbinates are swollen. If it's from dryness and/or irritation, the extra humidity will do wonders. If it's from allergies or a viral infection, it will still help a little, just not as much. It certainly won't hurt, as long as it is safely placed and out of reach of little curious hands such as toddlers and puppies!clean daily and wash filter often.

Question 3

can you use ice for a swollen turbinate?

Accepted Answer

: I prefer to use a heating pad.

Question 4

do i have nasal polyps or swollen turbinates?

Accepted Answer

See ENT: for endoscopic exam. An ENT should be able to differentiate between polyps and turbinates with a proper exam.

Question 5

what does antihistamines do for swollen turbinates ?

Accepted Answer

Swollen turbinates: Allergies and infections can be treated with specific medications, but other causes of turbinates enlargement often do not respond to medical treatment.

Question 6

can you tell me about nasal polyps or swollen turbinates?

Accepted Answer

Different Things: Nasal turbinates are long protrusions of tissue inside your nose that extend from front to back.  Everyone has them.  In allergies they can swell leading to stuffiness and congestion.  This can also occur when you are sick.  Nasal polyps are fluids filled sacs that grow in the nose and sinuses and are most often caused by airborne allergens or aspirin allergy.  The may need surgery.

Question 7

will saline spray like simply saline reduce swollen turbinates?

Accepted Answer

: I wouldn't think so. It basically is an irrigating solution that promotes easier drainage of mucus from nasal passages.

Question 8

can silent reflux cause post nasal drip and swollen turbinates?

Accepted Answer

Atypical reflux: Yes your symptoma may be related to silent reflux.A course of twice daily theraputic ppi should be tried to see if you grt symptoimatic relief.

Question 9

will flonase help with swollen inferior turbinate if not allergy related?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Nasal steroid sprays act as membrane stabilizers and this can work for many triggers like inhaled dirt particles or fumes. Their action is not tied to allergies but can help with many triggers to the swelling.

Question 10

if structural abnormalities are ruled out, are swollen turbinates always the cause of congestion such as vaso motor rhinitis?

Accepted Answer

Rhinitis : There could be other causes of rhinitis.  Allergic, non allergic.  Conditions such as LPR can appear as rhinitis with post nasal drip as well.  LPR- laryngopharyngeal reflux and/or silent reflux. May want to ask your ENT or a surgeon who specializes in GERD TO do work up.

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