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What really happens during nasal surgery?

This episode takes an in-depth look at the most commonly performed surgical techniques used to treat nasal congestion and explains how they may affect the nasal mucosa, airflow perception, and long-term nasal function.

We examine procedures including radiofrequency ablation, coblation, thermotherapy, submucosal resection with microdebriders, turbinate bone lateralization, and partial or total turbinectomy. Learn how these techniques may alter the structure and sensory function of the nose, and why some patients develop chronic dryness, breathing difficulties, paradoxical nasal obstruction, and Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS).

Whether you are considering nasal surgery or simply want to understand how these procedures work, this episode provides an evidence-based overview of their intended effects, potential complications, and the importance of preserving normal nasal physiology.

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📚 ENS Memorial – A comprehensive educational resource dedicated to Empty Nose Syndrome, nasal surgery complications, scientific research, patient stories, anatomy, and long-term outcomes following septoplasty and turbinate surgery.

https://ensmemorial.blogspot.com

The website contains extensive information about nasal anatomy, turbinate function, surgical techniques, medical literature, and documented complications to help patients make informed decisions before undergoing nasal surgery

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What are the real risks of nasal surgery, and why are many patients never informed about them?

In this episode, we examine the hidden complications associated with septoplasty and turbinate surgery, including adhesions, septal perforation, nerve damage, valve collapse, chronic dryness, breathing problems, and Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS).

Using medical literature, anatomical illustrations, and documented patient cases, we explain how these complications can develop and why some patients are left with lifelong symptoms after surgery intended to improve nasal breathing.

Further reading and resources

📚 ENS Memorial – A comprehensive educational resource documenting the history of Empty Nose Syndrome, patient stories, medical research, and the long-term consequences of nasal surgery:
https://ensmemorial.blogspot.com

This website contains scientific articles, educational material, memorials for patients affected by ENS, and extensive information about complications following septoplasty and turbinate surgery.

Discover the shocking reality of unnecessary nasal surgeries performed by ENT clinics in this eye-opening video. Witness the silent abuse of patients who undergo devastating operations for nasal congestion that could have been resolved through simple dietary changes. Learn how these surgeries involve cutting or burning the turbinate, causing irreparable damage to the body's respiratory organs. Often combined with nasal septum surgery, these procedures lead to torn mucosa, severed nerves, and damaged blood vessels. The outcome? A mucous membrane devoid of sensory function, fragile, dry, and susceptible to infections.

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What do the nasal turbinates actually do, and why is their function so important?

Before considering turbinate reduction, coblation, radiofrequency treatment, cautery, or thermotherapy, it is essential to understand the critical role the turbinates play in healthy breathing.

In this episode, we explain how the turbinates regulate airflow, humidify and warm inhaled air, produce mucus, support the nasal cycle, and provide sensory feedback to the brain through thermoreceptors (TRPM8) and other sensory nerves.

We also examine how thermal reduction techniques can damage the nasal mucosa and its nerve endings. This may disrupt normal airflow perception and, in some patients, contribute to paradoxical nasal obstruction, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, chronic stress, sleep disturbances, and Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS).

Whether you are considering nasal surgery or simply want to better understand nasal physiology, this episode provides an evidence-based overview of why preserving turbinate function matters.

Learn more

📚 ENS Memorial – A comprehensive educational resource covering Empty Nose Syndrome, nasal surgery complications, patient stories, medical literature, and anatomical explanations:

https://ensmemorial.blogspot.com

The website contains extensive information about turbinate function, septoplasty, turbinate surgery, Empty Nose Syndrome, scientific research, and the long-term consequences reported by affected patients.

Samanställning över uppföljning efter näsoperation

Sammanställningen gjord av Steven M Houser. Artikeln "The diagnosis and Management of Empty Nose Syndrome"