Atrophic Rhinitis
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.
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