Thank you for registering with the Empty Nose Syndrome Association.  You do not have to suffer from ENS to register with us -- all are invited to join.  Your membership offers us support as we strive to fulfill our mission.  If you would like to volunteer to help, please let us know on the registration form.

 

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Patient Registration Form 1. E-mail Address: *   2. First Name * 3. Last Name * 4. Gender * Female Male 5. Age * 6. Occupation 7. Street * 8. City * 9. State * 10. Zip Code * 11. Country * 12. Telephone # 13. Do you suffer from ENS (or Secondary Atrophic Rhinitis)? * Yes No 14. How long have you been suffering from ENS (or Secondary Atrophic Rhinitis)? 15. Please check all the symptoms that frequently effect you since having turbinate surgery Breathing Symptoms Shortness of breath (a suffocation feeling) Difficulty in excerising due to shortness of breath Tightness in the chest Abnormal heart rate when exercising Voice problems Paradoxical nasal congestion Unable to control breathing Sleep Symptoms Waking up and not feeling well rested Unable to sleep through the night Nightmares and night terrors Sleepwalking Feeling tired during the day Nasal Symptoms Nasal dryness Nasal pain Dryness in throat (and/or palette and/or tongue) Post nasal drip Chronic sinus problems that have started since having surgery Headaches Facial pain Ear pressure, and/or fluids in ear. Psychological Symptoms Depression Anxiety Anger Feelings of impending doom Hopelessness Feeling overwhelmed Mentally and physically fatigued Emotionless Inability to concentrate on basic things Avoidance of social situations 16. If certain symptoms are not listed, add them below 17. What kind of operation/s did you have, and please specify the amount of turbinates, or other nasal structures, which were removed from your nose: * 18. Have you had any reconstructive surgeries since you have developed ENS (or Atrophic Rhinitis)?: Yes No 19. If yes, Please explain: 20. Have you received any non-invasive therapy for ENS (or secondary atrophic rhinitis)? Yes No 21. If yes, Please explain: 22. Do you have a website? 23. Would you like to volunteer and help promote the goals of the ENS Association? * Yes No 24. Click on the topics you would like to help us with Anything Fund Raising Advertising Financial administration Legal issues Medical counceling(Only if you are a physician) Psychological Counseling (Only if you are a licensed therapist) Media coverage Arranging sponsorships Internet and website General administration * Required

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