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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.
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.
The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
. 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.
Greeneville ENT Specialists
. 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.
Aurora Allergy
Abhilash Vaishnav is an Allergy and Immunologist in De Pere, Wisconsin. Dr. Vaishnav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis.
Published Date: July 28, 2025
Published By: Ashutosh Kacker, MD, FACS, Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Attending Otolaryngologist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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