Can’t Breathe After Nose Surgery? Empty Nose Syndrome Explained

You went through nose surgery expecting to breathe better — but instead, breathing feels uncomfortable, dry, or even frightening. Your scans look “normal,” your nasal passages seem open, yet something feels wrong. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many patients don’t realize that breathing discomfort after nasal or turbinate surgery can be linked to a little-known condition called Empty…