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OzenaDefinition: Ozena is a disease of the nose that shows a wasting away of the bony ridges and mucous membranes inside. Nasal crusting, discharge, and a very bad smell are other usual symptoms of ozena. Ozena may follow a long period of nasal swelling.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Expectations (prognosis):
Calling your health care provider:
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| Review Date: 8/8/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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