Prosthetic management of atrophic rhinitis
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Abstract
Atrophic rhinitis is a form of chronic rhinitis in which the nasal mucosa atrophies and hardens, causing the nasal passages to dilate and dry out. Other prominent findings include bad smell, extensive nasal crusting and bleeding. Surgical and nonsurgical methods have been advocated for its treatment. We describe a prosthetic technique for its management
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Atrophic rhinitis Prosthesis Rhinitis siccaPreview
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