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Too much cold air entering the nostrils

Posted by learningstudent @learningstudent, Apr 16, 2020

Well...Recently I have developed a weird symptom. I think I have had it for a month. My nose has no mucus, booger and when I inhale, I feel like there is too much air entering my nostrils so I have to use something to block part of it. Otherwise I feel so uncomfortable and suffocated. My right nostril is getting worse, there is no congestion or anything and sometimes my face or nose seems to lose sensation. When the turbinates work normally, they will shrink and swell up and provide warm air but this does not happen to my nose. All the air I breathe in is cold and is not warm at all. I am just wondering what causes it because for people who have atrophic sinusitis, they will have nose blockage. But I do not, I feel my nose is so empty and too much air entering them when inhaling even my nose is not dried. I hope somebody could help.

I have checked my nose, I do not see any turbinates, only hair and the holes of my nose. I have never done any turbinate reduction or nasal surgery.

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@seekinginfo | @nrd1 | Jan 30, 2024
In reply to @vgailwhite "in my check bones & around my eyes" + (show)
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in my check bones & around my eyes

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CT shows all normal?

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vgailwhite | @vgailwhite | Jan 31, 2024

yes, has anyone found relief or a way to cope with this?

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agonyforreal | @agonyforreal | Aug 27 6:28am
In reply to @learningstudent "Yes same here except mine is worse than that and I do not have any other..." + (show)
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Yes same here except mine is worse than that and I do not have any other symptom that triggers this empty nose syndrome. It is very hard and difficulty to breathe when u have that and it is terrible and ruin ur life.

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Yes it's very hard to cope, I'm severely depressed behind my nose feeling cold constantly blocked, I don't know what to do

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acheatwood | @acheatwood | Nov 27 8:01pm
In reply to @bwilliams61 "Hello, I have suffered from many of the symptoms you've noted during the last few years...." + (show)
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Hello, I have suffered from many of the symptoms you've noted during the last few years. As I age the symptoms have become worse. I have gone thru the x-rays, scans, and met with an ENT at Mayo. I have a bloody nose daily in the winter, and this year I've had it all month (June) to my surprise. It usually goes away by this time of the year. Now my symptoms have changed a bit. Not only is the air cold in my nose, my front upper teeth feel like I have an ice bag on them. So strange. I suffer from a level 4 out of 5 severity when it comes to a deviated septum. I have tried the lotions, creams, pills, and sprays, nothing seems to works well. The ENT said she could do the lengthy surgery to try and help me but only gave me a 57% chance that it would help. I have not had the surgery. A mask and petroleum jelly applied to my nostrils at night allow me to sleep for now.

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I am seeking assistance in understanding why my nose no longer functions properly. I do not have congestion, yet I frequently find it difficult to breathe. I have been experiencing this discomfort for approximately three years, and it has caused significant anxiety. Last night, I was unable to sleep at all due to the severity of the symptoms.

I have consulted several doctors, and I previously had a nasal polyp removed two years ago, but unfortunately that procedure did not provide any relief. I often feel as though I am at my wits’ end in trying to manage this situation.

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