An injury and the result of subsequent surgery left me with severe, chronic congestion. Actually, the injury just made the airflow uncomfortably asymmetric. I

An injury and the result of subsequent surgery left me with severe, chronic congestion. Actually, the injury just made the airflow uncomfortably asymmetric. It was the surgery that really stuffed things up. I lost my ability to achieve "hyper-focus". I remember more than fondly how my body would gradually settle down and into it. I'd feel a "oneness" in my body and purpose, including and especially the air flowing in and out, through my nose. It turns out, surgery of the nose and area is known for this. (And I sought out one of the top surgeons in my area.) Don't use it unless you really need to. And then, make sure you achieve truly informed consent, with your surgeon. I would never choose elective surgery, i.e. a "nose job".