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Do Nasal Passages Narrow with Age? Separating Myth from Reality

According to a study on rhinitis in the older population, a common complaint among older adults is a chronic sense of nasal obstruction. But is this because the physical passages are actually shrinking? The question, **do nasal passages narrow with age**, has a nuanced answer that involves several interconnected physiological changes.

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Do turbinates grow as you age? Understanding age-related nasal changes

Over 50% of older adults experience nasal symptoms, leading many to question if their nasal structures, like turbinates, change with age. The truth is that while the turbinates don't technically grow like a bone, their functional changes can lead to the sensation of them getting larger, causing bothersome symptoms like chronic congestion.

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