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What Causes Constant Antifreeze Like Smell?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Question: My male, 41 year old friend is complaining of a constant "antifreeze like" smell.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are most probably having post nasal discharge giving bad smell .

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having post nasal discharge giving constant "antifreeze like" smell .


If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily ,
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily &
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin at night .

You will get relief .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
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What Causes Constant Antifreeze Like Smell?

Brief Answer: You are most probably having post nasal discharge giving bad smell . Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having post nasal discharge giving constant "antifreeze like" smell . If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily , Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily & Antihistaminic Tab Claritin at night . You will get relief . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.