atrophic rhinitis

Term ID

DOID:4731

Synonyms

• dry rhinitis
• Ozaena
• ozena
• rhinitis sicca
• Rhinitis, atrophic

Definition

A rhinitis which involves inflammation of the nose characterized by atrophy of nasal mucosa including the glands, turbinate bones, and the nerve elements supplying the nose that is caused by heredity factors, endocrine imbalance, nutritional deficiency, bacterial infection and autoimmune issues. (2)

References

• MESH:D012222
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:28111002
• UMLS_CUI:C0035459

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:4731 )