The study compared high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy and coblation for treating inferior turbinate hypertrophy in 20 patients.
Both treatments showed significant improvements in nasal obstruction symptoms after 12 weeks, but no major difference in overall effectiveness or patient satisfaction was found between the groups.
HIFU demonstrated advantages such as quicker mucosal recovery and less discomfort during the procedure, suggesting it may be a preferable noninvasive option for this condition.