Another example of this is how frequently ENTs will combine septoplasty to fix a deviated septum with turbinectomy. This has resulted in a lot of people suffering from Empty Nose Syndrome which is so distressing that some kill themselves over it [1]. My wife recently consulted with an ENT, and he said that he rarely does turbinectomies, since enlarged turbinates are often just a result of a deviated septum and will revert to a normal size months or years after septoplasty alone. He said with some dismay that lots of other ENTs haven’t changed their approach.

[1] https://www.buzzfeed.com/joeloliphint/is-empty-nose-syndrome...