Radiofrequency is a safe surgical procedure capable of reducing turbinate volume without altering the nasal mucosa, and causing minimal discomfort for the patient.
The occurrence of early-onset RS in multiplex and/or consanguineous families suggests that genetic control of the host response to K. rhinoscleromatis may be involved in the pathogenesis of RS in endemic areas.
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