Hello @schnoz

As I see that this is just your second post since joining Connect, I would like to welcome you to the ENT discussion. As you are inquiring about both the Vivaer procedure and the turbinectomy, I wanted you to get acquainted with an existing discussion group about the Vivaer procedure. Here is the link to that discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/vivaer-nasal-valve-remodeling-and-empty-nose-syndrome/. If you would like to ask questions of any of the members who have posted, just click on "Reply" and you can post your question or comment to them.

Connect has another discussion group that might be of interest to you that discusses nasal passages that are swollen. Here is the link to that discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nasal-passages-swollen-hard-to-breathe-through-nose/.

I found some information on WebMD regarding the Turbinectomy. Here is the link, https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-to-know-about-turbinectomy.

You do not mention in this post how long you have had difficulty breathing because of this nasal problem. Have you and your doctors discussed any other causes for the problem? I'm also wondering what other treatments you may have tried.

I hope you find some information that will help you make an informed decision on how to proceed. Will you post again and let me know how you are doing?