Does a turbinectomy or aggressive reduction get rid of the nasal cycle?

Hello, hope you are well. Turbinate reduction is a very common and safe procedure, but the devil is in the details. Removing large portions or the entire inferior turbinates can result in nasal dysfunction, and it is neither necessary nor recommended. ENS does exist in this context (iatrogenic absence of inferior turbinates), and I've encountered these unfortunate patients. They usually feel they cannot breathe through their nose (despite the nasal passages being wide open) because they have no perception of resistance and air flow without the turbinates. They breathe fine, but it can cause really problematic dysphoria.
Best,Dr. Tower

Turbinate reduction is a very effective way to improve your breathing. Complete removal is not needed. I’ve done many turbinate reductions without problems. I’ve never seen a case of ENS