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Loss in sensation when I breathe through nose

Posted by barbark3 @hcgardner1, Sep 9, 2021

I’ve been congested for a while and recently i’ve felt like there was “extra” air when I was breathing through my nose I didn’t know how to explain it until I read some of the symptoms of empty nose syndrome which is common after nasal surgerys. I feel like I am not breathing like a lack of sensation in my nose. I have never had any nose surgery but I have been using nasal sprays to clear my sinuses. For reference I am suffering from anemia right now with one of the symptoms being shortness of breath. It does not feel like shortness of breath though. What is wrong im starting to panic.

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@seekinginfo | @nrd1 | Sep 20, 2021
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@mslw

I wish I had read your comment 2 months ago. Thanks!

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@mslw-you are welcome. I am assuming you are or have been dealing with congestion or side effects from nasal sprays?
It is very frustrating. There are too many reasons to name, for the cause of congestion.
You can get to the root cause with effort and help and save the delicate tissue in your nose.
For example-if someone has a congestion response to dairy, you are not told to use nasal sprays, you are told to cut out dairy.
Same needs to be for other things that cause congestion. Internal/External can all be addressed with effort.
*I must put out the disclaimer, I know they can help a small majority of people. But they are over prescribed and promoted for the wrong reasons.

There are so many natural options, to rebalance, without causing long term damage to your first line of defense.

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judieg | @judieg | Sep 20, 2021
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@colleenyoung

Hi Judie,
I noticed that you wished to post a URL to a resource with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post is not spam. Please allow me to post it for you.

- Equate Nasal Spray https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Nasal-Four-Nasal-Spray-Phenylephrine-Hydrochloride-1-1-fl-Oz/10325040

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It's ok, I understand. Thanks for posting that link for me.

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mslw | @mslw | Sep 21, 2021
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@nrd1

@mslw-you are welcome. I am assuming you are or have been dealing with congestion or side effects from nasal sprays?
It is very frustrating. There are too many reasons to name, for the cause of congestion.
You can get to the root cause with effort and help and save the delicate tissue in your nose.
For example-if someone has a congestion response to dairy, you are not told to use nasal sprays, you are told to cut out dairy.
Same needs to be for other things that cause congestion. Internal/External can all be addressed with effort.
*I must put out the disclaimer, I know they can help a small majority of people. But they are over prescribed and promoted for the wrong reasons.

There are so many natural options, to rebalance, without causing long term damage to your first line of defense.

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Thank you for your thoughtful description of natural options vs. possible long-term damage from standard treatments.
I don’t know if “congestion” is my problem; I’ve been using the term “nasal crusting,” in Pub Med, etc.
Retired librarian here….would like to do more ‘research’ into nasal ‘crusting’/safe treatments, but there may not be much more good info, available in print and/or could be too many possible causes - and combinations of causes - in each individual.
Therefore, hard to know what to do!
ENT and PCP recommend OTC saline-based sprays, but how much saline is safe re: already-dry nasal passages?
Additional thoughts or info. would be appreciated. 🙏

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joannap | @joannap | Sep 22, 2021
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@judieg

'Equate Nasal Spray'. I'm pretty sure it's a Walmart brand. I tried to post a link to show you a picture of it, but as a new member, Mayo Clinic wouldn't let me.

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Thanks anyway for explaining and trying to share a link :).

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juliu2s41 | @juliu2s41 | Dec 5, 2022

So, it's been a few months since I had this feeling and lately it's always present 24-7. I have difficulty breathing automatically and always feel like there's too much air going into my nose. It makes me really stressed. I feel a bit relief when I cover my nostril with something to add some air resistance. I had a CT scan which showed that my turbinates slightly atropied because of my chronic rhinitis. Can someone help me, it's really hard to sleep and live thru the day with this condition..My doc only told me to keep using saline rinse to deal with my problem

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@seekinginfo | @nrd1 | Dec 5, 2022
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@juliu2s41

So, it's been a few months since I had this feeling and lately it's always present 24-7. I have difficulty breathing automatically and always feel like there's too much air going into my nose. It makes me really stressed. I feel a bit relief when I cover my nostril with something to add some air resistance. I had a CT scan which showed that my turbinates slightly atropied because of my chronic rhinitis. Can someone help me, it's really hard to sleep and live thru the day with this condition..My doc only told me to keep using saline rinse to deal with my problem

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@juliu2s41-

Get a second opinion. And a CT doesn’t show atrophy, that would be seen on endoscopy visually.

Address your stress/anxiety and ongoing sinusitis.

Not sure if you had used nasal sprays in the past for sinusitis, but they can cause this feeling as well.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 5, 2022
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@juliu2s41

So, it's been a few months since I had this feeling and lately it's always present 24-7. I have difficulty breathing automatically and always feel like there's too much air going into my nose. It makes me really stressed. I feel a bit relief when I cover my nostril with something to add some air resistance. I had a CT scan which showed that my turbinates slightly atropied because of my chronic rhinitis. Can someone help me, it's really hard to sleep and live thru the day with this condition..My doc only told me to keep using saline rinse to deal with my problem

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Hi @juliu2s41, I add my welcome along with @nrd1. I moved your message to this existing discussion:
- Loss in sensation when I breathe through nose: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/loss-in-sensation-when-i-breathe-through-nose/

I did this so you can read through previous helpful posts and connect with other members easily who experienced similar issues.

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