ArticleENS Treatment Reports / Patient ExperiencesPatient treatment experiences Last updated on 6 October 2026 How have other people with empty nose syndrome (ENS) responded to treatment? Browse anonymized patient experiences with surgery, injections,…
tipsHow to prevent Empty Nose SyndromeNasal Obstruction: Cutting Should Be Your Last Option Chronic nasal obstruction can ruin your quality of life, but getting nasal surgery like turbinate reduction carries a lot of…
sleep · tipsThe link between Heart Rate Variability and moodWhat is HRV? HRV (Heart Rate Variability) is the measurement of the variation in time (in milliseconds) between two consecutive heartbeats. A high HRV reflects the autonomic nervous…
ArticleRichard's Treatment HistoryBecause I get asked a lot, I have linked everything here for you. If you cannot access the links, please make sure you are a member of the…
CFDEmpty Nose Syndrome: It’s Not Just the Tissue Removed, but also the Mucosa That’s LeftThis article summarizes my recently published study on the link between EN6Q scores and a whole range of data from my fluid simulations.
ArticleAubrai the new AI AgentI asked questions about ENS to a brand new AI specialized in the field of longevity. It bases its answers on a database of 4,000 scientific studies.This AI…
sleepShould We Adapt Nasal Volume for Sleep?The Context of Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) In people with Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS), the sensation of airflow is often absent or altered, largely due to a loss…
ArticleWhy you Should be Cautious about VOCs EmissionsFirst of all, what are VOCs? Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemical substances that easily evaporate into the air at room temperature. They are found in many everyday…
ArticleWhy is Relative Humidity a Poor Indicator?There are two humidity values: Relative Humidity (RH) and Absolute Humidity (AH).The one you see everywhere on hygrometers or weather apps is relative humidity. Relative humidity is the…
ArticleReporting Devices that Cause Empty Nose SyndromeHow to report concerns with the medical devices used in turbinate procedures in the United States
tipsGetting ENS recognized with Lactate Measurement and Nasal SpirometryI might have found out some really important stuff for getting ENS recognized. It might be a bit complex, but please bear with me. Ask your questions, I…
DIYNasal plugI started working on the design and manufacturing of nasal plugs which will aim to increase nasal resistance, increase airflow velocity and therefore increase WSS and ultimately nasal…
ArticleUnderstanding Empty Nose SyndromeUnderstanding ENS SymptomsENS symptoms can vary, and if you have specific questions about pain, airflow sensations, mucus, or other symptoms, please consult a healthcare professional. While I don't…
tipsSelf-Help Guide for Empty Nose SyndromeLearn from other patients how to ease your symptoms. Gain quick relief with proven tools, methods, and medications.
tipsDo I Have Empty Nose Syndrome?We get many questions of people asking whether they have ENS. ENS6Q The "The Empty Nose Syndrome 6-Item Questionnaire (ENS6Q)" is a scientifically validated diagnostic aid and checks for the…
ArticleNasal obstruction? Don’t cut turbinates! Expand the maxilla instead.Nasal obstruction and its treatments Nasal obstruction is caused by turbinates inflammation or other diseases that can swell turbinates or a deviated septum. Nowadays, the first line of…
ArticleWhat the longevity field can teach us for ENS?Introduction For decades, teams of researchers around the world have been trying to find ways to extend lifespan and slow aging. Recently billions of dollars are injected into…
CFDVirtual implants, round 2.1In the precedent article, I performed a virtual surgery by adding implants. I redid a virtual surgery keeping the previous implants and adding one on the left side.
CFDVirtual implants, second round with FlowgyIn this article, I will compare many parameters before and after the virtual implants to see if there are improvements.
CFDFirst CFD with FlowgyIntroduction First of all, what is Flowgy? Flowgy is a software dedicated for CFD of the nasal cavity with tools for virtual surgery. In this article, I will…
CFDVirtual implants, first roundIntroduction As planned I designed virtual implants in my nasal cavity in order to improve airflow distribution and decrease cross-sectional area to tend toward a healthy nose. Virtual…
CFDCFD simulation of my nasal cavityIntroduction Finally, I was able to make a 3d model of my nasal cavity usable with a CFD software. For those who don't know what is CFD, it…
ArticleA simplified 3d model for fluid simulationI designed a simplified 3d model of a nasal cavity (just one side) to test different scenarios such as adding an implant. You can see that I grouped…
ArticleHow to know if my nose is too empty?First of all, I found this study that compares the cross-sectional area of a control group with an ENS group. I found this interesting so I do the…
ArticleCut the 3d model and print it !Go to https://www.prusa3d.com/, click on software and select your OS. Install the prusa slicer.This software is a "slicer", it is used to prepare the 3d model to be…
ArticleTurn your CT-SCAN into a 3d modelIn this tutorial, I will explain how to turn your DICOM data pulled from your CT-SCAN into a 3d printable file. Go to https://www.slicer.org/ download the software and…
ArticleCan supplements improve nasal mucosa health ?The first one is hydrolized collagen, some studies tend to prove that it can improve skin health, hydration, thickness etc ... Exemple this study. Hydrolyzed collagen is a…
ArticleHow to rebuild the nasal cavity?I try to know how to rebuild the nasal cavity after an inferior turbinectomy, where to add volume in priority ? Some ENTs think that the head of…
DIYSyringe pumpI just would like to share with you a device that I made. It is a syringe pump. Often during the night, our nose becomes dry, so we…
ArticleThe case of my left nasal cavityIn this post, I would like to see which place is the best for an implant in my left nasal cavity. On this side, there is a remaining…
ArticleFind the best implant shapeIn this post, I will try to find which implant shape is the best to get closer to the natural turbinate. Special thanks to Andrea Magelli to give…
DIY · sleepUse the breath visualization device as a sleep recorderIn the previous article I showed you a device for visualize your breathing. In this article I will show you how to use it as a sleep breathing…
DIYA device to visualize breathingIntroduction Currently, a researcher from Ohio university drive an ENS study which consist of breathing visualization in order to tell to the brain that even we don't feel…
sleepWhy people suffering from ENS don't generally sleep well and how to improve their sleep ?Empty Nose Syndrome can affect your sleep in some ways.Some people wake up after one or two hours because the nose becomes dry.But I think that the first…
sleepCPAP or auto servo ventilation can improve your sleep.While in the previous post I explained why ENS can affect the sleep, in this post I will explain how a CPAP machine can help you to sleep…