 [ Symptoms ] what is the best course of action for swelled turbinets that block your nasal passages  since i was very young i have always had swelled turbinets in my nose that have blocked my nose to the point of which i can barely breathe through my nose whenever i catch cold or flu i get so stuffed up and most decongestants do not work in dispelling the mucus whatsoever  i need some advice on what to do i have tried sprays antihistamines and various pills syrups and other natural remedies but nothing has fixed the problem what course of action is worth taking for permanent relief [ Disease ] permanent relief that may require a surgical reduction of those turbinates by an ent specialist one method that is used to control them non surgically would be nasal corticosteroid sprays this requires a prescription by your medical provider