Can the use of radiofrequency turbinate reduction prior to drug therapy for allergic rhinitis improve patients’ clinical response to treatment? Using radiofrequency turbinate reduction (RFTR) prior to ...

Radiofrequency tissue reduction (radiofrequency-assisted inferior turbinoplasty) aims to reduce the size of inferior turbinates that are inflamed because of vasomotor or allergic rhinitis.

Turbinates are structures inside the nose. Swelling due to irritation, allergies, or infection can cause enlarged turbinates. A person can treat this by addressing the underlying reasons, certain ...

The aim of radiofrequency tissue reduction is to reduce the size of the turbinates. It is usually done as an outpatient procedure using a local anaesthetic. A probe is placed through the nostril into ...