<prompt> All of the following surgical procedures are used for allergic rhinitis except:Radiofrequency ablation of the inferior turbinateLaser ablation of the inferior turbinateSubmucosal placement of silastic in inferior turbinateInferior turbinectomy  <response>: Allergic rhinitis causes hypertrophy of turbinates and nasal obstruction. Procedures a, b and d reduce the size of inferior turbinate, providing better patency. Submucosal placement of silastic in inferior turbinate will further impair the nasal patency. 