Silent Relief: How a Surgery to Reconstruct Enlarged Nostrils Alleviated Tinnitus for One Woman

Ms. Lien, 27 years old, had been experiencing sounds similar to breathing in her ears, leading her to believe she had tinnitus. However, upon visiting M.D. Nguyen Trung Nguyen at the Ear, Nose and Throat Center in Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City on June 4, it was discovered that she had hypertrophy of the lower nasal turbinate.

The enlargement of the lower nasal turbinate was obstructing airflow and causing the sound to be heard in her ears while exhaling or inhaling. This condition is rare and not typically associated with symptoms of tinnitus. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, postnasal drip, dry cough, blockage in the nose, mouth breathing during sleep, and snoring.

Before the surgery to reconstruct the lower nasal turbinate, the doctor confirmed the condition by using nasal drops to reduce swelling in the mucosa and monitor tinnitus symptoms. The drops had a temporary effect but reduced swelling and alleviated symptoms temporarily. After the surgery, Ms. Lien no longer experienced tinnitus during follow-up examinations.

Patients with symptoms related to their nose or sinuses that persist for more than three weeks should seek medical attention from an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications and improve quality of life for individuals with nasal or sinus conditions like inferior turbinate hypertrophy.

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy is a rare condition that causes nasal obstruction and a feeling of a constantly stuffy nose due to excessive growth of the inferior turbinate bone structure within the nose’s lining.

It’s important for patients with this condition to seek medical attention as it can lead to complications such as chronic sinusitis or acute sinusitis if left untreated.

Surgical intervention is usually recommended as it can relieve pressure on surrounding areas and restore proper airflow within the nasal passages.

In conclusion, if you experience any symptoms related to your nose or sinuses that persist for more than three weeks without improvement; it’s advisable to seek medical attention from an Ear