Hypertrophied mucosa of the turbinates is a sign of rhinitis.

Chronic rhinitis. The turbinates lose normal elastic ability due to recurring inflammation.

Enlarged nasal turbinates can block breathing, can cause headaches, difficulty with vision as well as concentration. These are just a few of the problems caused by enlarged nasal turbinates.

Hypertrophy is overgrowth, and nasal turbinates are the passages within the nose defined by bony ridges. Hypertrophied nasal turbinates are passages that are partially blocked by overgrowth of tissue. Chronic untreated allergic rhinitis is a common cause.

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