ozaena
/oʊˈziːnə/
noun
- A chronic disease of the nose that causes a bad smell and the formation of crusts inside the nasal passages.
- The patient was diagnosed with ozaena after complaining of a persistent foul odor in her nose.
- Ozaena is a rare condition that requires treatment by an ear, nose, and throat specialist.
- Doctors treat ozaena with antibiotics and nasal irrigation to reduce symptoms.