Learn About 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.
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.
Advanced ENT & Allergy
Mark Friedel is an Otolaryngologist in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. Dr. Friedel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Endoscopy.
Do Kim practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Mr. Kim is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Sinusitis, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.
State University Of Iowa
Benjamin Davis is an Allergy and Immunologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ozena. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Common Variable Immune Deficiency, and Primary Immunodeficiency (PID). Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.
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.
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