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What Causes Foul Smell In Nose?
Question: I have a rotten smell that only I can smell it's come from my nose my Mucas smells like rotting eggs what causes this and how can i get rid off it
Brief Answer:
sinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Sinusitis often causes rotten smell which only the person suffering it can smell.
Here is how you should go about it
1. It has to be treated with antibiotics , it usually five amox with clavulunate twice daily for 5 days
2. The other close differential is gingivitis where your gums are inflammed however in gingivitis there is no mucous
3. The best person to approach would be an Ent specialist
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back
Regards
sinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Sinusitis often causes rotten smell which only the person suffering it can smell.
Here is how you should go about it
1. It has to be treated with antibiotics , it usually five amox with clavulunate twice daily for 5 days
2. The other close differential is gingivitis where your gums are inflammed however in gingivitis there is no mucous
3. The best person to approach would be an Ent specialist
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back
Regards
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