What is Atrophic rhinitis?

What is Atrophic rhinitis?

• Atrophic rhinitis: Type of rhinitis caused by thinning nasal membranes.
• Atrophic rhinitis: A chronic form of rhinitis marked by wasting of the mucous membrane and the glands. It is usually associated with crusting and foul-smelling discharges.
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Atrophic rhinitis: Introduction

Types of Atrophic rhinitis:

Broader types of Atrophic rhinitis:

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• Rhinitis
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How serious is Atrophic rhinitis?

Complications of Atrophic rhinitis: see complications of Atrophic rhinitis

What causes Atrophic rhinitis?

Causes of Atrophic rhinitis: see causes of Atrophic rhinitis
Risk factors for Atrophic rhinitis: see risk factors for Atrophic rhinitis

What are the symptoms of Atrophic rhinitis?

Symptoms of Atrophic rhinitis: see symptoms of Atrophic rhinitis

Complications of Atrophic rhinitis: see complications of Atrophic rhinitis

Atrophic rhinitis: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Atrophic rhinitis.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Atrophic rhinitis.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Atrophic rhinitis: see treatments for Atrophic rhinitis
Research for Atrophic rhinitis: see research for Atrophic rhinitis

Organs Affected by Atrophic rhinitis:

Organs and body systems related to Atrophic rhinitis include:

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Name and Aliases of Atrophic rhinitis

Main name of condition: Atrophic rhinitis

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