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What is Atrophic Rhinitis?

Atrophic Rhinitis is a chronic nasal infection in which there is thinning of the mucosa of the nose. The nasal passages become wide resulting in blockage of nose along with formation of thick dry crusts that are foul smelling. It is more common in females.

What are the causes of Atrophic Rhinitis?

The main causes responsible for Atrophic Rhinitis include:

• Hereditary
• Hormonal imbalance
• Racial factors
• Nutritional deficiency
• Infection
• Autoimmune factors
• Surgery

What are the symptoms of Atrophic Rhinitis?

The signs and symptoms of Atrophic Rhinitis are:

• Nasal crusting
• Foul smell from nose
• Nasal obstruction
• Widening nasal cavities
• Loss of smell and impairment of taste
• Hearing impairment
• Bleeding from nose when dried crust is removed

How can Atrophic Rhinitis be treated?

The various treatment methods for Atrophic Rhinitis are:

• Nasal
• Douching
• Antibiotics
• Estrogens
• Vitamin A and Vitamin D
• Surgery (Submucosal injection of Teflon, Young’s operation)