ENS6Q Test 

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The official ENS6Q test

The ENS6Q is a validated 6-question questionnaire used by ENT specialists to help diagnose Empty Nose Syndrome and assess its severity.

Rate the severity of each symptom from 0 (no symptom) to 5 (severe symptom). Your score is calculated as you go.

Question 1Dryness
Question 2Sense of diminished nasal airflow
Question 3Suffocation
Question 4Nose feels too open
Question 5Nasal crusting
Question 6Nasal burning

About the ENS6Q

What is a high score on the ENS6Q test?

A score of 11 or higher is generally considered the threshold for identifying patients who may be suffering from Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS).

Is the ENS6Q test scientifically validated?

Yes, the ENS6Q is a validated questionnaire used by ENT specialists worldwide to differentiate ENS from other nasal conditions.

Can the ENS6Q diagnose me officially?

The ENS6Q is a diagnostic aid. An official diagnosis must be confirmed by an ENT specialist, often through a cotton test and clinical evaluation. Find an ENT who knows ENS.

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