The Hidden Risks of Turbinate Reduction: Charly Audes' Sister Speaks Out
Europe 1 radio interview · Empty Nose Syndrome
Laura Audes on Europe 1: Charly Audes, turbinate reduction and Empty Nose Syndrome
In a May 28, 2024 Europe 1 interview, Laura Audes described her brother Charly’s long history of nasal obstruction, the radiofrequency turbinate procedure performed in 2022, the severe symptoms that followed and the family’s effort to raise awareness of Empty Nose Syndrome.
This page presents a professionally edited English summary of Laura Audes’ Europe 1 interview, together with the translated video, selected transcript excerpts, the original radio source and the full supporting document.
Source note: The interview transcript supplied for this page was translated from French into English using Descript.com. The wording below has been edited for readability and web presentation while preserving the meaning of the supplied transcript. Claims about ENS frequency, physiology, procedures and treatment outcomes are attributed to the speakers in the interview.
The video below contains the translated interview material supplied for this page. It is responsive and fits the website content column without forcing the layout wider.
What Laura Audes described in the interview
Longstanding nasal obstructionLaura said Charly’s problems began after a boxing-related nasal injury when he was 17, followed by years of blockage, poor sleep and fatigue.
Earlier septal surgeryThe interview describes an earlier operation intended to straighten the septum that did not resolve the internal deviation.
Radiofrequency treatmentIn 2022, Charly was offered a short radiofrequency turbinate procedure as an alternative to another septal operation.
Major change afterwardLaura described worsening sleep, excessive airflow, a suffocating sensation, palpitations, cognitive problems and other symptoms after the procedure.
ENS evaluationThe family later saw a specialist in Paris and discussed a cotton test, reduced turbinate volume and reconstructive or regenerative treatment options.
Family awareness workLaura said the family’s main goal was to warn others and encourage careful consideration before turbinate procedures.
Charly before the turbinate procedure
Laura described Charly as active, sociable and passionate about sports. His nasal problems began after a boxing injury when he was 17. From that point, she said he experienced persistent blockage, dry mouth at night, repeated awakenings and chronic fatigue.
She explained that Charly continued working and maintained an active lifestyle despite the symptoms. He later underwent an operation intended to correct a deviated septum, but according to the interview, the internal deviation remained and his nighttime breathing problems continued.
Laura described him as someone who was “always in a good mood” and who continued working, exercising and taking care of his two daughters despite persistent fatigue.
Symptoms Laura described after radiofrequency turbinate reduction
The interview states that Charly underwent a short radiofrequency procedure in December 2022. Laura said he had no prior consultation with the operating doctor and had specifically asked whether a large amount of turbinate tissue would be affected.
In the weeks that followed, Laura described a major change in his health. The interview mentions severe heart discomfort, palpitations, dryness, excessive airflow, a suffocating sensation, nighttime awakenings and a broad group of additional symptoms.
Excessive airflowLaura described air passing too freely through the nose and directly toward the throat.
Nighttime breathing distressShe described repeated awakenings with a feeling of not being able to breathe normally.
Heart and autonomic symptomsThe transcript mentions an increased resting heart rate, palpitations and strong pounding sensations.
Cognitive symptomsLaura described memory problems, difficulty concentrating and a dreamlike or disconnected state.
Laura said the family witnessed Charly “completely deteriorate” physically as the symptoms intensified.
ENS assessment and treatment attempts
Laura said the family eventually consulted a doctor in Paris with experience in Empty Nose Syndrome. In the interview she described a cotton-based test and a finding of substantial structural loss inside the nose. She also discussed treatment options that included supplements, PRP injections and reconstructive implant approaches.
According to the transcript, Charly chose PRP treatment, but Laura said it did not produce the improvement they hoped for. She also described a later consultation in which the operating ENT acknowledged the ENS diagnosis after seeing the specialist report.
The interview further discusses French Haute Autorité de Santé guidance issued shortly after Charly’s procedure and the family’s belief that turbinate procedures require greater caution and stronger patient awareness.
Selected Europe 1 interview transcript
The full supplied transcript is lengthy. The excerpts below preserve the main interview sequence while using milder wording in sensitive passages and removing repetition.
Open selected translated transcript
Olivier
What would you like to discuss, Laura?
Laura
I’d like to talk about Empty Nose Syndrome.
Olivier
This is the first time I’ve heard about this syndrome. What exactly is Empty Nose Syndrome?
Laura
My little brother experienced this syndrome. She then described nasal procedures, including radiofrequency techniques, and explained that the family wanted greater awareness of ENS risks.
Laura
Charly’s health issues started around 13 years earlier after a boxing injury. From the first night, his nose felt completely blocked when lying down, and over time this affected sleep and caused constant fatigue.
Laura
In 2022, an ENT confirmed the persistent nasal deviation and proposed radiofrequency turbinate treatment as another option. Charly chose the shorter procedure because he was exhausted from years of poor breathing and sleep.
Laura
Afterward, he began experiencing severe heart discomfort, palpitations, too much airflow, nighttime breathing distress, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, headaches and digestive problems.
Laura
We consulted a doctor in Paris who specialized in this syndrome. She described the cotton test, reduced internal tissue volume and several possible treatment approaches, including PRP and implants.
Olivier
So your goal now is to raise awareness about Empty Nose Syndrome and the risks associated with these procedures?
Laura
Yes. Our goal is to make people aware and encourage them to be careful about the procedures they are offered.
Original Europe 1 source and full documentation
Readers can access the original Europe 1 interview page and the complete supporting document through the links below.
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