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1Internal Medicine Service, Department of Small Animals, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
Abstract:
An objective and anatomical empty nose refers to severe turbinate destruction and can be observed in dogs and cats following nasal diseases or surgical interventions, as evidenced on computed tomography and rhinoscopy. In contrast, true empty nose syndrome (ENS) in humans involves sensations of impaired airflow, discomfort and paradoxical nasal obstruction, despite enlarged or empty nasal cavities, which cannot be assessed in animals. Accurate grading of turbinate destruction requires a multimodal diagnostic approach. While human ENS studies may provide conceptual insights, direct extrapolation to veterinary patients remains limited.
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