Stop Blaming the Nasal Cycle!

Watch me control my 'Inner Rant' as I talk about blocked noses that shifts from one side to the other repeatedly.
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[@adamhunter1223]

This is extremely validating. I've been stuck with semi-permanent post nasal drip and frequent turbinate problems for years. Both sets of turbinates would decide to swell up all the way and leave my nose completely blocked for hours. Day, night, whenever they felt like it. MULTIPLE doctors told me it's just the nasal cycle and basically to quit whining about it. I ended up having turbinate reduction surgery after one doctor finally admitted that my turbinates were abnormally large, and even that didn't fully fix the problem.

[@MaximusWallis]

Yep. I can feel it moving in my nose. From breathing to blocked. Every day :(.

[@elly535]

Hi Vik I am so excited to be on a list to see you at your clinic. Quite a long wait but it will be worth it. You're the only one who seems to understand this at such a depth. And you explain it so well

[@luvelyjay]

Wow! Thank you so much! This was awesome!

[@dianehall4696]

That's so helpful, Vik, thank you!

[@Abdul12_34]

First Dr Veer! A surprise video on a Sunday! Thanks as always and looking forward to the next one

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

I can always rely on you ! I'm trying to catch you out... I'll find your weak spot....

[@terryblack5087]

You do an excellent job explaining things to us lay people. I started watching you due to Connor mentioning you. He is very good at explanations of ear issues, so I looked you up.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

I appreciate that! glad to be in the same spectrum as Conor because he is amazing

[@333FT]

Really interesting and well explained. Thank you

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

You're very welcome!

[@nardjissmaroua1480]

Thanks a lot for this very informative video as usual

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

My pleasure

[@mikerichards913]

Fascinating Vik and as always informative. Hope your mask project is advancing as expected. Best regards

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

Many thanks! It is going slowly because I am focusing on the pillow and book. First prototype is being made at the moment!

[@mikerichards913]

@@VikVeerENTSurgeon look forward to both You take care Best regards

[@Kimmer]

Hi Vic. Great video. Any progress or news about the pillow you are developing? By the way, my wife and I are visiting London in July after a Norway cruise. Looking forward to it!

[@Frostbiker]

1:31 a few days ago I was really struggling to breathe in bed at night due to an upper airway infection, and wearing the CPAP mask made it so much harder. Putting the mask made it feel like breathing through a baby's straw, even though the CPAP humidifier was turned on as usual. Full-face CPAP masks, at least the ones I've tried, cause TMJ pain so I can't wear them comfortably. A nasal decongestant spray with oxymetazoline helped somewhat, but it was still miserable for a few nights. Feeling much better now.

[@jacobheinz8236]

Thank you for explaining this cycle process. I must sleep on my left side, it’s a must, otherwise my right nostril just cannot breathe, 100% blocked. Of course by doing that my left nostril gets blocked it’s getting more often these days, I’m 65 yo, that at times my right turbinates would not clear although I’m sleeping on my left! I often panic and leap out of bed! No it’s not a cold or allergy bcos those times, my breathing would be normal when not lying down.

[@rumakingthatup]

Has your doctor recommended having it scoped to look for a polyp or structural reason for this?

[@user-sz1sx8gc7n]

His explained very well❤

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

Many thanks

[@chazlon5061]

great points

[@andreamiller6200]

Mesmerized, thank you, had not known of this before. Is there a video by you on severe morning nasal congestion / post nasal drip affecting voice production, and whether you have recommendations for how to minimize it?

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

lots of videos telling you how to stop it, but not really associated with voice

[@andreamiller6200]

@@VikVeerENTSurgeon I am going on a search to educate myself (I am a physician but not an ENT!). It is striking how much this affects me and is not associated in any way with reflux symptoms, there is no pain. Can't wait to learn. Thank you!

[@silvertongues2]

thanks for this, after much searching its the first time i’ve heard an explanation for whats happening to my nose! I’ve got this exact problem, only at night sleeping on my side. I can clearly see on my Fitbit that i’m struggling to breathe overnight, and I have all the classic sleep apnea symptoms….. So are you saying its caused by pressure from sleeping position?

[@apustajachileno]

Hey! love your videos, one question tho: You recommended taking gaviscon advance on the feeling of lump in throat, In my country there is only gaviscon double action. Even tho it has 500mg of sodium alginate compared to the 1000mg of gaviscon advance, I think it can still cure lump in the throat sensation, what do you think Surgeon?

[@nevillepillay1755]

I asked my ent about this he didn't bother but said normal function of nose

[@huay_]

Hi Vik - can a septoplasty + revision septoplasty change the appearance of the nose if the deviation is internal?

[@calciumsulfate1374]

What could be the reason for one side almost always being blocked when the septum isn't deviated, despite that side sometimes but rarely clearing up completely?

[@erob65]

That wasn’t too ranty. Well done!

[@lillybarcelo5]

Hello Doctor. I was told my turbinates were swollen or big after the doctor took a look at them with a camera, it was on my first visit. Right there he wanted to schedule me for surgery and I said no. Is there anything I can do instead of surgery? I always feel like I don't get enough air and I have a stuffy nose. I've had pulmonary tests and they came out fine. My septum is a little deviated. Thanks.

[@rocco987]

Have you tried the Noson nasal dilator?

[@bayasaerdene3759]

Hello, my husband's septum is deviated and has an S shape. Plus turbinates are also swollen, I wanted to ask if it's possible to treat swollen turbinates without surgery?

[@slimeslime2123]

Wow that really does work maybe that’s why I naturally slept on that side because I could actually breathe! interesting

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

Glad it helped!

[@rumakingthatup]

You need to bump up your "rant" game😊 I knew a general surgeon like this. Kind, excellent bedside, skilled, clean hands. The one you let know in advance you want on your team if things "go south." Never saw him get angry. He just had this aura that to make him angry you REALLY had to work for it and would end up really wishing you hadn't.

[@IDKIWarbringer1]

Hi, please can you help! Ive had issues with congestion for year's ive had septem surgery through the NHS 1 month ago and it hasn't worked. For me the congestion causes severe dizziness, nasal pressure and headaches which results in me taking ibuprofen every day to help its completely ruining my day to day life any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you

[@user-sz1sx8gc7n]

Dr can I ask question turbinates and deviated septum is effect voice plz answer

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

it changes the resonance of your voice.

[@gurama90]

Can this problem be solved by surgery?

[@SomethingNick]

I’ve had success using Flonase for my nose issues though it causes nose bleeds and crusting on my septum I think, is there anything I can do for that besides resorting to surgery?

[@francesjones9384]

Have you tried saline nasal rinses? I use Flonase daily and also do a nasal rinse. Helps heaps. I think Vik did a video on it.

[@lalalala7094]

The nasal cycles purpose is not only for warming up air but it has to do with emotions and leftside and rightside hemisphere in the brain. When you study maths, the right nostril is more active (leftside hemisphere) and when you paint or look at paintings, left nostril is more active (rightside hemisphere). People who sleep on the left side tend to wake up more alert and snooze less. But they have more nightmares. When sleeping on the right side, people have more clear Dreams, but tend to snooze more and waking up feeling tired. Criminals who take alot of cocaine or some boxers who have permanent blockings, especially when right nose is blocked tend to be more anxious and paranoid than others, cause the left hemisphere is constantly working... You can balance the cycle by breathing alternatively by blocking nostrils with fingers or have a surgery. Experienced filmdirectors can make the actor block a nostril and hyperventilate for specific reason, like running scared with lot of fear and anxiousness in the actor. "Here's Johnny!". You can also balance the brain hemispheres by spinning around in circles until you get dizzy. Warriors from ancient times used to do this so they wouldnt get confused in the battlefield. Dont tell your children to stop spinning in circles, its actually good that they do it. Just make sure the room is clear from stuff they can bump into.

[@spiiral]

this is very interesting. where can I find more on the subject?

[@DentrixG]

So are you suggesting that if you are, say, sleeping on your right side with the right nostril facing down, we shouldn't perceive or notice that it is blocked? I do understand your point though about people attributing nasal problems to the nasal cycle, as I've heard it countless times.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

correct. normal people don't notice the cycle unless they really think about it and they notice a slight difference - but it doesn't bother them. having a blocked nose all the time (left or right or swapping between the two) is abnormal.

[@yahyaelmi8435]

Being aware of the nasal cycle isn’t normal . It’s caused by either valve collapse turbinate hypertropy or septal deviation