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).
Superior to inferior nasal concha are the middle nasal concha and superior nasal concha which arise from the cranial portion of the skull.Hence, these two are considered as a part of the cranial bones.nferior nasal concha. The inferior nasal concha (inferior turbinated bone or inferior turbinal/turbinate) is one of the turbinates in the nose.