Synonym(s)
Ozena; Rhinitis atrophicans cum foetore; Stinky nose
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Chron. Rhinitis of unclear etiology with a typical stench which the patients do not perceive due to anosmia. Klebsiella pneumoniae ozaenae (see below Klebsiella) is discussed as the triggering cause.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Green-yellowish bark formation perinasal, obstruction of nasal breathing, head pressure, difficulty swallowing.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Hildenbrand T et al (2011) Rhinitis sicca, dry nose and atrophic rhinitis: a review of the literature. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 268:17-26.
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