OzaenaJ31.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 27.03.2021

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Synonym(s)

Ozena; Rhinitis atrophicans cum foetore; Stinky nose

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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.

ClinicThis section has been translated automatically.

Green-yellowish bark formation perinasal, obstruction of nasal breathing, head pressure, difficulty swallowing.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. 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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Last updated on: 27.03.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer