Effect of the KTP Laser in Inferior Turbinate Surgery on Eosinophil Influx in Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract

KTP laser IT surgery reduces eosinophil influx after nasal challenge in perennial AR.

Effects of decongestant addition to intranasal corticosteroid for chronic rhinitis: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…Not only the nasal patency and penetration of topical therapy are improved by the surgery, the obliteration of blood vessels also reduces the number of inflammatory cells influx. Chusakul et al . randomized patients with AR into 2 groups of laser turbinoplasty or INCS.…”

Efficacy of KTP-532 laser assisted turbinoplasty and submucosal diathermy using monopolar cautery on symptomatic patients with hypertrophied inferior turbinates

“…The KTP-532 laser appears to be an excellent alternative for treating hypertrophic inferior turbinate. 19,20 …”

International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Allergic rhinitis – 2023

“…Bony outfracture, the most atraumatic and conservative IT surgery, 2301 can reduce the distance between IT and lateral nasal wall and enlarge the dimensions of the nasal airway when performed alone 2302,2303 or in conjunction with other techniques 2304,2305 . IT surgery via energy‐related techniques 2304–2363 and via direct tissue removal 1093,2296,2299,2303,2307,2310,2331,2332,2335,2336,2338,2344,2364–2376 have both been extensively studied, with reported high efficacy in reducing symptoms and increasing nasal volume and airflow with minimal complications. Of note, botulinum toxin injection 2377–2379 and high‐intensity focused ultrasound may also provide symptomatic relief, 2380,2381 though there remains limited evidence for their utility.…”