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Atrophic Rhinitis

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

鼻粘膜溃疡和萎缩、鼻黏膜和鼻甲萎缩、鼻脓涕有臭味、鼻孔干疼、鼻腔前部出血、鼻塞、鼻甲萎缩、鼻臭症、鼻黏膜可呈颗粒...、鼻出血

The pathology of disease

Atrophic rhinitis is chronic atrophy of nasal mucosa/turbinates with crusting, fetor (ozena), and wide nasal cavity, either primary (idiogenic, often in developing countries) or secondary (surgical/radiation/infection). Treatment: saline irrigation; nasal lubrication/moisturizing sprays; antibiotic ointment (chlorhexidine/neomycin); treat secondary infection; humidification; avoid dry irritants; surgical narrowing (Young/Lautenschlager) for severe selected cases.

Common Symptoms

Nasal crusting/fetor; wide nasal cavity; atrophy of mucosa/turbinates

Causes and Pathogenesis

Idiopathic/secondary causes mucosal/turbinate atrophy, crusting, and bacterial overgrowth.

Treatment

Saline/moisturizing; antibiotic ointment; humidification; surgery in selected severe

Preventive Measures

Avoid aggressive turbinate surgery; humidification; treat infection.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.