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Nasal Furunculosis

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Nasal Furunculosis, Nasal Boil

  • Pathophysiology
  1. Infected Hair Follicle
  2. Staphylococcus most common
  • Symptoms
  1. Pain and throbbing at nose
  • Management
  1. Anti-Staphylococcal Antibiotics orally
  2. Warm Compresses
  3. Follow-up in 24 hours
  • Complications
  1. Abscess formation
  2. Chondritis of nasal cartilages
  3. Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis