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Nose Odor, Nasal Obstruction, Possible Basilar Skull Fracture
my 3 1/2 year old son has a rotting odor that seems to be coming from his nose. i ve read some stuff online about it & the most common cause seems to be a nasal obstruction .. he doesn t act like that happened. He did break his nose on a bunk bed 5 weeks ago. Could he have a basilar skull fracture that was asymptomatic until now?
Sat, 1 Jan 2011
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Dear Katie, Welcome to Healthcare Magic! It seems that your small kid has a foreign body in his nose, which is a common problem rather than than a skull fracture and how can the fracture was asymptomatic till now? By a proper nasal examination, including endoscopy if required, the foreign body can be diagnosed. Sometimes general anesthesia may be required for removal.
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