mucus muÂ·cus (myÅÅ'kÉs) n. The viscous slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and that is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by the cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
In any case, there are 2 main ways turbinate reduction is performed depending on exam and symptom complaints: Method #1: Coblation Sub-Mucosal Turbinate Reduction (SMR) is by removing internal turbinate tissue as well as shrinking the turbinate by a method called submucosal coblation and can be done under local in an office-like setting (no IV is even needed).
The first step in treating inferior turbinate hypertrophy is taking medications that reduce the inflammation in the nose. Nasal Steroid Sprays (Nasacort, Flonase, etc.) and Antihistamine Sprays (Astepro, Patanase, etc.). These sprays are great first-line medications with consistent benefit and little side effects.