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DISEASE OF EXTERNAL NOSE AND NASAL VESTIBULE
Diseases of External Nose Cellulitis Red, swollen, tender nose due to invasion of streptococci and staphylococci in nasal skin. Treatment: Antibacterial, hot fermentation and analgesics. Nasal Deformities • Saddle Nose Depressed nasal dorsum involve bone, cartilaginous or both. Caused by Nasal trauma, SMR, Haematoma or abscess. Treatment: Augmentation Rhinoplasty. If deformity involves bone also, iliac…
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PHYSIOLOGY OF NOSE
Functions Respiration Nose is natural pathway for breathing. Mouth breathing is an acquired act. Newborn with choana atresia may asphyxiate to death. Nasal Cycle Nasal mucosa undergoes rhythmic cyclical congestion and decongestion. One working nasal chamber equal to both. Air Conditioning of Inspired Air Nasal vibrissae act as filters for dust pollen, bacteria adhere to…