Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) – patient stories, testimonies and complications after nasal surgery
Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) is a condition that can occur after nasal surgery, especially procedures involving the turbinates. Although the nasal cavity may appear anatomically open, some patients experience severe breathing discomfort, air hunger, and sleep disturbances.
A significant part of understanding ENS comes from ENS testimonies and patient stories describing life after nasal surgery.
👉 Read ENS patient stories and testimonies here: ENS Memorial – Empty Nose Syndrome patient stories and experiences
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Symptoms of Empty Nose Syndrome
- Difficulty sensing airflow through the nose
- Air hunger or feeling of not getting enough air
- Dryness and burning sensation
- Sleep disturbances
- Recurrent nasal infections
- Stress and Anxiety related to breathing
- Reduced or absent nasal airflow resistance
- To high minute ventilation = CO2 loss from the blood
- Hypocapnia / respiratory alkalosis
- Peripheral vasoconstriction and elevated blood pressure
- Heart-related issues
- Dysautonomia (autonomic nervous system dysfunction)
Complications after nasal surgery
Aggressively performed nasal surgeries involving turbinate reduction, septoplasty, and sinus surgery may lead to long-term complications affecting breathing sensation and nasal function.
ENS testimonies and patient experiences
ENS testimonies describe real-life experiences of patients suffering from persistent symptoms after surgery.
👉 More detailed ENS Memorial stories: ENS Memorial
Why ENS is often misunderstood
Even when the nasal cavity looks open after surgery, patients may still experience severe breathing-related symptoms, making diagnosis difficult.
Summary
ENS is a complex condition. Patient stories and testimonies help raise awareness about possible long-term complications after nasal surgery.
