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).
Submucous resection of the inferior turbinates is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia. It is usually performed in combination with other procedures. It involves make a small cut in the lining of the inferior turbinates and lifting the lining off the thin bone that forms the structural support of the inferior turbinate.