Outcome of Submucosal Inferior Turbinoplasty in Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Pharmacotherapy forms mainstay of treatment for allergic rhinitis, and has adverse effects associated with it. Topical steroid therapy is the preferred medication and considered best for long term prophylaxis but with limited compliance. Submucosal turbinoplasty reduces the duration of treatment in comparison to topical steroid which has to be taken daily for a long time. The aim was to evaluate the outcome of submucosal inferior turbinoplasty in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis. A prospective interventional study was performed on 35 patients diagnosed with perennial allergic rhinitis, diagnosed as per ARIA criteria from July 2016 to July 2018. The severity of the disease was assessed using mini RQLQ scoring system. The patients were then subjected to bilateral submucosal inferior turbinoplasty under endoscopic guidance under local anesthesia. 50% significant improvement ( p value