You have made it to the site of a self-help book that I am confident will help you, not make you worse.  In fact, this book could change your life.  Welcome to emptynosesyndrome.net, a site dedicated to raising awareness on the comprehensive self-help book on empty nose syndrome entitled, Having Nasal Surgery? Don't You Become An Empty Nose Victim!  Read on...
 
My name is Chris Martin and I am a school psychologist from Upstate New York and ENS sufferer of 10 years.  I am excited about seeing this book raise awareness of ENS to a new level as I wrote this book in part because I found so few resources for ENS while suffering from this serious problem. Suffer in silence no more!  While writing Having Nasal Surgery?, I learned that many of the strategies for treating ENS could actually be very beneficial for a host of nasal and sinus problems. I am not a medical professional, but I am an ENS sufferer and thus have had to "live out" the treatments described in this book.  This book is part testimonial and part informational.

How many ENS sufferers are there out there?  I estimate 2-4 million Americans suffer from ENS as 500,000 turbinate reductions are performed each year in the U.S., and I back up this claim in Having Nasal Surgery? But the fact is no one truly knows.  Another way to look at this question is to ask yourself: If you believe you are the only ENS sufferer in your area, then you need to be honest with yourself and think again:  Do you actually believe your doctor did the aggressive turbinate reduction surgery only on you? Consider that, as a result of my book signing on November 10th, 2007, I learned many have ENS in my immediate area in Upstate New York as a result of aggressive turbinate reduction surgeries by a different doctor than the one who did my nasal surgery, as my doctor has since passed away.  But you would never know it because ENS is a silent problem. 

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**Below is a compilation of short quotes of what various people have said about Having Nasal Surgery? Don't You Become An Empty Nose Victim!

Chris Martin's book is excellent and I recommend it to patients.…The important point is that ENS is preventable and this book will go a long way to that prevention. Yes, if you are having ENT surgery read this book.

-Murray Grossan, M.D., Author of The Sinus Cure and inventor of the Grossan HydroPulse Nasal-Sinus Irrigation System

Chris has done an amazing job putting together this book for himself and others considering or having already had nasal surgery.

-Tony Ponte, Alberta, Canada

I have to say that I am impressed. The book is an easy read and Chris does an exceptional job at putting some rather complex concepts into layperson's terms… The story of his journey through the world of ENTs rings all too familiar, and he does a very good job at examining various nasal surgery techniques and ENS medical treatments.

-Anonymous Source

You have written a valuable book for ENS sufferers and the medical community…I know I have said this before, but I am really impressed with your book.

-Margy Olmstead, Indexer for Having Nasal Surgery?

I truly wish that this book had been available prior to my nasal surgeries. I did research, but nothing that would have prepared and informed me like Chris Martin's book. It is very detailed and heartfelt. For those who have already rolled the dice and lost with a nasal surgery, this book offers hope, support and many helpful suggestions.

-ENS Forum Member "RE"

An ENS sufferer himself, Christopher Martin has written a comprehensive and thoroughly 'reader friendly' introduction to what ENS is, what can be done about it, and what to be aware of in various treatment options in "Having Nasal Surgery? Don't You Become An Empty Nose Victim!” Christopher relates his own personal account of coping with ENS, offers an informed and informative evaluation of turbinate surgeries with respect to nasal conditions, provides an 'insider' look at the politics surrounding ENS within the medical community, and identifies the best treatments for ENS, many of which are also efficaciously applicable to sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, postnasal drip, GERD, and asthma. Invaluable reading for medical students, physicians, and non-specialist general readers, "Having Nasal Surgery?" is especially recommended for personal, professional, and community library Health & Medicine reference collections and reading lists.

-Jim Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review

This slim but potent book is tremendously important and informative not only for those considering nasal surgeries, but for the specialists who perform them.

-Kirkus Discoveries

Martin, now a family man and school psychologist in his late twenties in upstate New York, writes not as a doctor but as a survivor. He presents here a working definition of ENS and a primer on surgical as well as other medical, dietary, and environmental ways to treat its symptoms. He includes a layman’s guide to turbinate functioning and to the science and politics of turbinate surgery. Having learned to manage his condition, he tells a compelling personal story that adds passion and authority to his presentation. Martin grants, as his research shows, that “conservative” turbinate surgery can often alleviate chronic stuffiness, but his presentation implicates the many doctors and plastic surgeons who continue to remove excessive amounts of turbinate.

-Joe Taylor, Foreword Clarion Review

Chris has written a compelling and comprehensive account of his own personal experience with a relatively unknown affliction known as Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS)… Chris's book will make sure that you don't repeat other's mistakes or suffer the potentially devastating effects of nasal surgery.

-Paul, New York

Do yourself, all ENS sufferers out there, and Chris a great favor right now: stop reading this review, and start reading this book! It could save your life.

-Ryan Webb, Ontario, Canada

Anyone who is contemplating sinus surgery should read this book. Also, anyone who has a friend, colleague, or family member who is facing sinus surgery should urge those people to read this book as well… His message is powerful and important…Sinus sufferers who are considering surgery can learn a great deal about their condition and can possibly prevent themselves very serious problems in the future. It is certainly worth the time and money.

-Walter Ballenberger, founder of www.postnasaldrip.net, Monument, CO

Thank you for this most telling account of your journey through the maze of ENS; your efforts in providing comprehensive information about ENS and your personal account of the roads that have led to finding hope is inspiring. It has been a companion when I have felt alone and has been the platform through which I find the strength to advocate strongly for informed consent and knowledge of ENS for any person who is entering into nasal surgery.

-Jackie G., New York

Chris Martin has written the ultimate "Bible" for anyone considering nasal surgery in general, and more specifically for those who have breathing problems related to swollen turbinates and are considering turbinate reduction surgery.

-ENS Forum Member T.E.

I have read through the book and have found it really helpful.  I think it covers a lot of important information, both technical and emotional.

-S. Kramer, New York

…Very well written and informative.

-Tom

Chris Martin's book is very helpful to anyone considering having nasal surgery, or anyone whom has undergone it and is experiencing troubling symptoms.

-Matt, Indiana

Having Nasal Surgery? is an ideal sourcebook on ENS - informative without being dense, written in a coherent style and filled with first-hand experience on the condition. It's a book that all nasal doctors should have on their shelves and be ready to pass onto patients looking for answers.

-Les Chappell, BookReview.com

His personal disclosures make the book very interesting. I was also very impressed with the amount of references that he cites in each chapter…I cannot imagine a more comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand source of information.

-Paige Lovitt, Reader Views

Could YOU benefit from this book? The following people certainly can:

1)  Sufferers of ENS, sinusitis, allergies, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, acid reflux, and/or asthma (pretty much anyone with kleenex in the house) could benefit from the treatment strategies.  Having Nasal Surgery? Don't You Become An Empty Nose Victim! includes more than 30 pages of holistic treatment strategies from an ENS sufferer of 10 years.   

2) Anyone considering nasal or sinus surgery could be better informed and empowered when discussing surgical options with their doctor.  If you are considering one of these surgeries, this  unbiased review of medical literature from a patient who has no vested interests could be very beneficial for you. 

3) ENT specialists and plastic surgeons, as well as scientists studying regenerative medicine, could benefit by reading the scientific discussions of ENS and patient testimonial. 

4) Families and friends could become more knowledgeable and understanding toward ENS sufferers.

Now, here is what is written on the back cover...

Have you had nasal surgery, but now find yourself worse off than before?  If so, you might be one of millions who suffer from a serious medical condition known as empty nose syndrome, or ENS - a complication of surgery.  Symptoms of ENS include shortness of breath (despite a wide open nose), nasal dryness, throat irritation, thick, sticky mucus, shallow sleep, and sometimes chronic sinusitis.  Many with ENS are depressed.  Some have even committed suicide.  Endorsed by well-known doctors familiar with ENS, Chris offers a genuine message to the reader and hope for the injured patient through:

1) His personal triumph in coping with ENS.

2) A critique of turbinate surgeries for anyone considering nasal surgery.

3) An inside look at the politics of ENS.

4)  Best treatments for ENS, many of which also apply to sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, postnasal drip, GERD, and asthma.

“Chris Martin's book is a must-read for anyone with nasal problems so they, too, can understand ENS and avoid becoming an ENS patient. His up-to-date information can empower the patient to best therapies.”

-Murray Grossan, M.D., Author of The Sinus Cure and inventor of the Grossan Hydro Pulse Nasal-Sinus Irrigation System

“I applaud Chris’ attempt to bring this critically important issue to the public’s attention. If one person can be saved from the devastation this surgery can cause, he will have performed a great service.”

-Wellington S. Tichenor, M.D., Creator of award-winning website http://www.sinuses.com/, and wrote the introduction for this book

"Chris is addressing a tremendously important issue in otolaryngology. Empty nose syndrome is a real entity that requires further investigation. Although Chris' book is written for the general public, I truly hope my colleagues in ENT will read this book and take it to heart.

-Steven M. Houser, M.D., ENT specialist, MetroHealth Medical Center and the Cleveland Nasal, Sinus and Sleep Center, assistant professor, Case Western Reserve University, and wrote the foreword for this book

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