Turbinates

Summary Information: Turbinates

Turbinates: The turbinates are small structures located within the nasal cavity that are composed of curled protruding bones covered with mucus membranes. The function of the turbinates is to keep the flow of inspired air steady and to circulate it around the greatest possible surface area. This optimizes the ability of the nasal cilia to trap foreign particles, pollutants, and pathogens and to help warm and moisturize air before it flows into the remainder of the respiratory tract.

There are three types of turbinates: the superior turbinates, middle turbinates, and inferior turbinates. Conditions that can afflict the turbinates include nasal polyps, nasal fractures, upper respiratory infections, respiratory allergies, smoking, and trauma.

Closely Related Organs: Turbinates

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Turbinates:

• Nose
• Nasal meati
• Paranasal ostia
• Paranasal sinuses
• Frontal sinuses
• Maxillary sinuses
• Sphenoid sinuses
• Facial bones
• Sinuses
• Skull
• Respiratory tract

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Turbinates

The following conditions are related to the organ: Turbinates:

• Respiratory allergies
• Nasal polyps
• Nasal fractures
• Upper respiratory infections
• Smoking
• Trauma

Other Names: Turbinates

The following are other names for the organ: Turbinates:

• Nasal concha

Sub Parts: Turbinates

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Turbinates:

• Mucus membranes
• Superior turbinates
• Middle turbinates
• Inferior turbinates
• Nasal cilia

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Turbinates

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Turbinates:

• Runny nose
• Post nasal drip
• Nasal deformity
• Nasal bruising
• Nasal swelling
• Nasal congestion
• Difficult breathing through nose
• Fever
• Sneezing
• Cough

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