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What is the definition of Ozena?

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

Ozena is also called atrophic rhinitis.

What are the symptoms of Ozena?

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

Ozena may develop after a long period of nasal swelling.

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Who are the top Ozena Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Ozena
Pulmonary Medicine
Distinguished in Ozena
Pulmonary Medicine

The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center

2428 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 102, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

Susan P. Abernathy
Advanced in Ozena
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Ozena
Otolaryngology

Greeneville ENT Specialists

1410 Tusculum Blvd, Ste 2500, 
Greeneville, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. Her top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

 
 
 
 
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Jonathan C. Kopelovich
Advanced in Ozena
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Advanced in Ozena
Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Jonathan Kopelovich, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist, who cares for problems that affect the head, neck, ear, nose and throat. He has additional board-certification and fellowship training in complex pediatric otolaryngology and has extensive experience in airway, craniofacial and ear surgery for children. Dr. Kopelovich believes in a collaborative and holistic approach to caring for every child.Raised on the gulf coast of Florida, Dr. Kopelovich pursued higher education in Philadelphia. He graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, then attended Jefferson Medical College and spent an additional year at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia devoted to cochlear implant research in children.Inspired by these experiences, Dr. Kopelovich completed otolaryngology residency and a neurobiology research fellowship at the University of Iowa, followed by a fellowship year in pediatric ENT at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. While training, he focused on diseases affecting breathing, sleep, facial development and hearing. In addition to a stellar publication record, Dr. Kopelovich is passionate about decreasing the environmental impact of medicine. Since starting in practice with Bellevue Ear Nose and Throat, Dr. Kopelovich has organized and led multiple interdisciplinary provider groups in King County to help coordinate care for children with complicated head and neck issues. Additionally, he serves as the pediatric otolaryngology consultant for four neonatal ICUs.Dr. Kopelovich lives on Mercer Island with his wife, Rachel, a Seattle native and acupuncturist, and their three children. He enjoys hiking and skiing with his family in the Cascades and is an avid fan of all elements of hip hop culture. Dr. Kopelovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Low Nasal Bridge.

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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: September 10, 2023
Published By: Josef Shargorodsky, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

What are the references for this article ?

Corren J, Baroody FM. Allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. In: O'Hehir RE, Holgate ST, Khurana Hershey GK, Sheikh A, eds. Allergy Essentials. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 8.

Yan CH, Hwang PH. Nonallergic rhinitis. In: Flint PW, Francis HW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 39.