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).
A chemical turbinate reduction is done whenever you give your child oral or topical decongestants, such as Sudafed or Afrin. Simple, safe, and painless turbinate reduction procedures are available to permanently reduce the size of the turbinate, thereby improving nasal breathing and congestion.