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Why do I feel worse the more open my nose is?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: May 9 11:18pm | Replies (7)
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@zainameow123

hi! i looked through your comments and youre very knowledgable about the nasal structure. so basically i have been getting symptoms similar to ENS but never had any nasal surgery before. After getting a sinus infection, my nose has been dry and crusty mucus and I cant sense airflow anymore. I also have been getting a tight throat and feelings of shortness of breath. is there any advice you could give me? i know i dont have it but having something mimicking it is truly dreadful. I also have GERD and possible LPR if that helps with anything. thank you so much for your time if youre reading this and please try to get back to me because I admire your knowledge! youre probably more knowledgeable then most ENTS anyways.

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@seekinginfo | @nrd1 | May 9 11:01pm

@zainameow123 -

Thank you, however I must stress that I am not a doctor, simply a patient who was very mis lead by the ENT(surgeon) community.

There are many things that can cause a dry feeling, lack of air sensation in the nose. Allergies, congestion, LPR, temperature changes, new medications etc..can all cause the same feelings.

You have to really sit down with yourself first and address your entire lifestyle.

If you noticed these changes after a sinus infection you could be suffering from prolonged inflammation in the nose, which sometimes an ENT can provide a nasal regimen to get the nasal mucosa back to a health baseline while also testing for allergies and or immunotherapy.

Either way, inflammation in the nose from whatever the cause can feel dry and tight which then equates to lack of air sensation.

You still can see an ENT for it, but just know they are surgeons first and foremost. Allergist and or PCP could help you just the same.

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