Hey guys, Curious to hear from you — what would actually get you more engaged in here? - Would calls with ENTs be helpful? - Or chats with functional medicine practitioners? - Maybe patient-led case studies or sharing what’s worked for each of us? - Or just a good resource library of protocols and research? I don’t want this to just sit here collecting dust, so tell me what you’d find valuable. Drop a comment below 👇

Hey everyone, I’ve been piecing together how facial structure links into chronic sinus problems. Many of us with chronic rhinitis or sinusitis also have smaller maxillae or mandibles (upper/lower jaw). That means a tighter airway and less room for the tongue. When the airway is smaller, every breath takes more effort. That extra resistance often leads to subtle overbreathing patterns, not because we “need more air,” but because our body is working harder just to pull it in. Over time, this can drive lower CO₂ tolerance, which is a problem since CO₂ helps regulate oxygen delivery and keeps mucous membranes calmer. With low CO₂ tolerance, the nasal tissues become more reactive and prone to swelling, irritation, and congestion. Add in the constant breathing effort, and you’ve got a loop: small jaw → restricted airway → higher effort to breathe → low CO₂ tolerance → mucosal irritation → chronic congestion. Some people are tackling this through jaw expansion or surgery, others through CO₂ training methods like Buteyko or Frolov. Personally, I think both the structural and breathing side need attention. Has anyone here explored their jaw structure in relation to sinus symptoms, or tried breath training to raise CO₂ tolerance? Would love to hear your experience.

Hey guys — loads of you are new here so just wanted to say welcome. We’re still in the building phase, and I’m pulling together everything I’ve learned over the years through trial and error, tons of research, and spending way too much money on mainstream, naturopathic and functional docs. I’m not a doctor, just someone who’s had to figure this stuff out the hard way. Just to share a bit — chronic rhinitis has been brutal for me. It’s massively affected my quality of life, mainly by wrecking my sleep. Things have improved (I’ve had an MSE expander fitted and inferior turbinate coblation), but the goal is full remission. And I genuinely believe that’s possible. I’ve made significant progress in reducing my nasal swelling by focusing on gut health and digestion. It’s not an easy area to tackle, and honestly, a lot of functional medicine practitioners don’t have a solid long-term plan here. I’ve really enjoyed the work of Dr. Klinghardt — I believe he actually gets it and knows what to do when it comes to deep-rooted, chronic issues. As we build out the Classroom, feel free to share anything that’s helped you — articles, protocols, random things that worked. It might help someone else here too. More to come soon. Cheers, Ben

Hey everyone, Welcome to the Chronic Rhinosinusitis community! This is a space for all of us dealing with CRS to connect, share, and support each other. Whether you’re exploring treatments to put the condition into remission or just looking for ways to manage it better day-to-day, you’re in the right place. Let’s kick things off—what’s been working for you? Have you found a treatment, protocol, or even a root cause that’s made a difference? Feel free to share your experiences, insights, and questions here. We’re all in this together!

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