turbinates

     

In anatomy, a turbinate (or nasal concha) is a long, narrow an curled bone shelf (shaped like an elongated sea-shell) which protrudes into the breathing passage of the nose. Turbinate bone refers to any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in humans and other vertebrates.

Tweets about turbinates

  • @jdnieradka nah I wish. Gotta get my adenoids removed and my turbinates shaved down hehe
  • @funkbyfunk Septum is holding up after the first operation, but congestion is due to the turbinates. Much less invasive surgery tho so phew!
  • Snoring issue?Try a new sleeping position,changing pillows,a sinus rinse, or consider if it's enlarged turbinates-easily remedied in-office!
  • @_unlikelyangel Aw feel better! I've been suffering a sinus infection & swollen turbinates that are significantly obstructing my breathing.
  • @veroicone Have you ever been to an ENT? You might have a deviated septum, or enlarged turbinates, or polyps. I had ALL OF THOSE. hahaha
  • Laser and radiofrequency induced volume reduction of the inferior turbinates: Rhinology. 2014 Dec;52(4):424-30...
  • Laser and radiofrequency induced volume reduction of the inferior turbinates |...
  • Here's 24 pictures of my skull... out of about 150 taken. So we all have 3 turbinates in our nostrils:…
  • @ubergasmonkey Inhale turbulently? (Turbulent turbinates or something)