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Ozena

Reviewed By David C. Dugdale III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department…more »

Definition

Ozena is a disease of the nose in which there is a a wasting away of the bony ridges and internal mucous membranes.

Nasal crusting, discharge, and a very bad smell are other usual symptoms of ozena.

Ozena may develop after a long period of nasal swelling.

Ozena is also called atrophic rhinitis.

References

Joe S, Benson A. Nonallergic rhinitis. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2005:chap 43.

Date Last Reviewed: 08/10/2009
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