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Is It Normal To Smell Strong Scent Of Ammonia In Breads And Certain Foods During Cold?

Hello, I caught a cold, body fever and all.. I could not bare the body pain so I had been taking 1000ml of Tylonal not exceeding 4 times a day.. I have been sneezing, coughing and diaria. My question is why am I smelling a strong scent of ammonia in breads and certain foods? I went in my fridge and noticed it wasn t everything but keep smelling ammonia ... WHY?
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Upper Respiratory tract infection.
As your nasal mucosa is congested & the olfactory component is deranged, you are appreciating the smell of ammonia even if it is not present.
Tylenol being an analgesic anti-pyretic preparation will take care of fever & body ache.

Symptomatic management of cold includes:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Nasal decongestant drops.
3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports.
4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
5. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.

So, kindly consult an ENT specialist & start treatment as advised.
Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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Is It Normal To Smell Strong Scent Of Ammonia In Breads And Certain Foods During Cold?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Upper Respiratory tract infection. As your nasal mucosa is congested & the olfactory component is deranged, you are appreciating the smell of ammonia even if it is not present. Tylenol being an analgesic anti-pyretic preparation will take care of fever & body ache. Symptomatic management of cold includes: 1. Steam inhalation. 2. Nasal decongestant drops. 3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports. 4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. 5. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet. 6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. So, kindly consult an ENT specialist & start treatment as advised. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.