Leaving chronically enlarged or hypertrophied turbinates untreated can lead to persistent, long-term nasal airway obstruction that forces individuals to breathe primarily through their mouth, especially during sleep. Chronic mouth breathing often results in dry mouth, sore throats, recurrent sinus infections, poor sleep quality, daytime fatigue, and chronic snoring. In pediatric patients, untreated nasal obstruction can even contribute to atypical craniofacial development and dental misalignment over extended periods of time.