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).
Turbinate - Radiofrequency Treatment of Chronic Obstruction. Radiofrequency turbinate reduction is a fast, effective way to relieve chronic nasal obstruction due to enlarged turbinates without the pain and inconvenience associated with traditional techniques. The radiofrequency treatment is performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia.