What causes secondary atrophic rhinitis?

What causes secondary atrophic rhinitis?

In addition to nasal surgeries, other potential risk factors for secondary atrophic rhinitis include:

• Autoimmune diseases.
• Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA, formerly called Wegener’s).
• Infections, including sinus infections.
• Radiation therapy.
• Sarcoidosis.
• Syphilis.
• Trauma or injury to your nose.
• Chronic use of nasal decongestants.