
What Causes Persistent Nasal Congestion And Loss Of Sense Of Smell?

Question: I have had a sinus/nasal infection, on and off since last FEB, 2016.
My latest culture was negative but I'm still nasal sounding, stuffy, congested and I have little to no sense of taste or smell. My ENT doc is puzzled and can't figure out what to do, as my 5th anti-biotitic didn't help. any suggestions?
My latest culture was negative but I'm still nasal sounding, stuffy, congested and I have little to no sense of taste or smell. My ENT doc is puzzled and can't figure out what to do, as my 5th anti-biotitic didn't help. any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
I would advise you to stop all medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
Sometimes this kind of thing happens. I would advise you to stop all medications (other than the ones mentioned below).
Is your blood sugar normal ?
Do steam inhalation with Vicks or Eucalyptus oil twice a day.
Also instill saline nasal drops into both nostrils.
Also take a good vitamin B complex with vitamin C and Zinc, and a probiotic on daily basis.
Give it some time--
Over a period of time, I am sure you will improve.
Another option is to give you a short course of steroids.
Please revert back with your response to my advise.
Regards
I would advise you to stop all medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,
Sometimes this kind of thing happens. I would advise you to stop all medications (other than the ones mentioned below).
Is your blood sugar normal ?
Do steam inhalation with Vicks or Eucalyptus oil twice a day.
Also instill saline nasal drops into both nostrils.
Also take a good vitamin B complex with vitamin C and Zinc, and a probiotic on daily basis.
Give it some time--
Over a period of time, I am sure you will improve.
Another option is to give you a short course of steroids.
Please revert back with your response to my advise.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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