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Product Description "A detailed and engrossing primer for anyone interested in ENS."--James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art"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, MD, ENT specialist, MetroHealth Medical Center, professor, Case Western Reserve University, and wrote the foreword for this book.What if you went into surgery expecting great improvement to your breathing, only to come out breathless - for life?It can happen. But you can also reduce your risk - whether you choose surgery or not - and you can even manage it. Having Nasal Surgery? will show you how. Are you considering nasal surgery, but would like to avoid becoming an empty nose syndrome (ENS) patient? Would you like to make sure you have explored all the alternatives before undergoing nasal surgery? Have you already rolled the dice with nasal surgery, but lost? If you answered yes to any of the above, read on. Endorsed by top doctors familiar with ENS, Having Nasal Surgery? will help you: Avoid becoming an empty nose syndrome patient. Lower your risk of ENS if you do choose nasal surgery. Exhaust non-surgical remedies to treat your condition whether you suffer from sleep apnea, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, postnasal drip, GERD, or asthma. Effectively manage ENS. Be inspired by a personal tale. "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 Indie "An ideal sourcebook on ENS...All nasal doctors should have on their shelves and be ready to pass on to patients." -- Les Chappell of BookReview.com "I just spoke to an Australian ENT, returned from training with the ex-president of the US Facial and Cosmetic Surgery Association who now agrees with the basic principles behind this book and "would not perform a partial inferior turbinate resection on a member of my family." And I was about to let my regular ENT perform an 80% resection!... until I saw this book." Bard on Amazon.com"Know the facts. Get your copy today. Review "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 "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." --Clarion Review "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, MD, 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, MD, Creator of award-winning website sinuses.com, and wrote the introduction for this book. "His personal disclosures make the book very interesting...I cannot imagine a more comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand source of information." -- Paige Lovitt of Reader Views "I learned a lot from this book when I first started researching breathing years ago, and continue to refer t