Local anaesthesia technique
The operation was performed in outpatient “office” setting. The patient was positioned in a sitting position and LA was initiated with two sprays of Lidocaine Hydrochloride 5% w/v and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v Topical Solution into each nostril. After 5 minutes, 2% lidocaine (total amount 2.5 ml) was sprayed onto each inferior turbinate) into two locations (anterior and middle portion) using a Spinal Needle (22g, 90mm)(2, 4). 10 minutes later the operation was started. The patients were discharged one hour postoperatively.