atrophic rhinitis (MONDO_0005659) is a chronic inflammation in which the nasal mucosa gradually changes from a functional to a non-functional lining without mucociliary clearance. It is often accompanied by degradation of the bony turbinates, and the foul-smelling mucus which forms a greenish crust (ozena). Also known as: Ozaena, dry rhinitis, ozena, rhinitis, atrophic.