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Suggest Treatment For Nasal Odor

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Question: I have a foul smell coming from my nose what can I do to cure it
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
A direct examination is essential.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

Foul smell from nose can occur due to a number of reasons. The primary reason is some sort of obstruction. It can be a foreign body or a polyp. Deviated nasal septum or sinusitis could also lead to similar presentations. You need to get a ENT consultation and a rhinoscopy done (looking inside the nose with a probe). The intervention will depend on the underlying cause.

Try taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily. Also take steam inhalation. These should provide some relief.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Nasal Odor

Brief Answer: A direct examination is essential. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. Foul smell from nose can occur due to a number of reasons. The primary reason is some sort of obstruction. It can be a foreign body or a polyp. Deviated nasal septum or sinusitis could also lead to similar presentations. You need to get a ENT consultation and a rhinoscopy done (looking inside the nose with a probe). The intervention will depend on the underlying cause. Try taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily. Also take steam inhalation. These should provide some relief. Regards