: Hold a cold metal surface (like a tongue depressor) under the nose to compare misting patterns. 3. Anterior Rhinoscopy (Inside the Nose)
: Occlude one nostril and ask the patient to inhale; repeat on the other side.
: Observe from the front and side for asymmetry, skin lesions (like basal cell carcinoma), or deformities.
: Feel the nasal bones and cartilage for tenderness or irregularities suggestive of a fracture. 2. Nasal Patency (Airflow)
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