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Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and only found about this site a few days ago. I now know that what I have been suffering from is and that I am not alone. Thank you. I had 4 sinus surgeries, the later 3 trying to fix the dryness and stuffiness and difficulty breathing at night time that I was experiencing. Each of the later 3 only seemed to make things worse. I was an idiot for persisiting, but I had no idea the surgery could be the cause of the problems, you know you place trust in medical professionals. I normally live in Canberra, Australia, which is in the hills and dry and cold in winter. Not good for ENS. Although my symptoms are mild compared to many, I went to live in a tropical island by the beach for a few years and found my symptoms were 90% relieved. The air is so humid there 24/7 you can almost drink it. I am back in Canberra now and can't handle it, so tired all the time. Am considering a permanent move to somewhere really humid. Has anyone else had different experiences in different climates?

I have been thinking about going to live by the beach for my health though I am not sure where in the US would be good. Is california to dry? How much of your turbinates did you have removed?

The Western Coast of Florida might be very good for ENS, as it is warm and has much moisture coming from the gulf of Mexico. Hawaii is not good, because active volcanoes spew lava that hit ocean water, creating hydrochloric acid....Hydrochloric acid + ash= pollution. Below is an excerpt from Ivker's book, Sinus Survival (p. 107): If you are going to relocate and have the freedom to choose, avoid the following regions: Southern California, the Northeast, and the Texas Gulf Coast. The healthiest air can be found along the West Coast (with the distinct exception of the Los Angeles metropolitan area and southward), rural areas along the Gulf Coast (other than Texas), and the west coast of Florida.

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I am not sure how much of the turbinates was removed. I have suffered for many years without knowing the reason. I will shortly request a copy of my medical records to find out how bad things are. I suspect quite bad as I have had a few operations.

Hi Andrew, I certainly feel/notice better in the spring/ summer seasons here in Indiana. With the temperate climate of the Great Lake Regions, being cold in the Winter, and hot in the summer. It's been a while since I've been in the tropics, but the moist, humid summers here are rather good to breathe in.

I've been told by my GP to consider relocating to the coast, and maybe this will happen in the future. The only active coastal city I can possibly think off is Vancouver, Victoria and Halifax. The latter is the only affordable place left. Though, I do remember the summer is usually better for me, just because regardless that I'm in the prairies, it's still more humid than the winter. And right now, it's -31Celsius.

I've considered moving too. I live in Michigan and it so cold and dry for 4-5 months out of the year. I traveled to the North Carolina coast in March and noticed an immediate improvement in my symptoms from being in the warm moist air. I think the key is warm AND moist for the longest period of time. I suppose a tropical rain forest at the equator would be ideal - not like that's practical though :(