Does ENS stem from excessive resection or nerve damage?
Hello everyone. I’m a male in my 30s currently struggling with chronic nasal congestion and vasomotor rhinitis. I’ve been researching Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) and have a question regarding its pathophysiology.
Since ENS isn't fully defined medically, I'm curious about your perspective:
- Is it primarily a structural issue where excessive reduction of the inferior turbinate disrupts aerodynamics (e.g., failing to create necessary turbulence)?
- Or is it caused by nerve damage within the turbinate mucosa?
From my studies so far, it seems the physical loss of turbinate volume is the main culprit. I haven’t come across any cases of "ENS with intact volume" caused solely by nerve damage.
What are your thoughts or experiences on this? I’d love to hear your opinions.
u/Dull-Ebb1388 — 3 days ago