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Unusual Chemical Smell In Nose. What Med Should I Take?

Hi Doctor, I have been having a very unusual chemical smell in my nose for about 6-8 weeks now and it will not go away. Sort of like ammonia . it comes and goes. Sometimes I do not notice it but then out of the blue it shows up again and is annoying. I have read on the internet that Neil-med Sinus Rinse might help. I have an appointment with my ear nose throat doctor Monday. But I may head to the drug store today for Neil-med Rinse. I have a Bi- Pap machine I use at night for sleep apnea and it may have gotten bacteria inside the unit through a dirt filter. Any suggestions?
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Hello dear..
The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having dysosmia.

It can be attributed to:
1. Some medications like metronidazole
2. Exposure to certain chemical
3. Upper respiratory tract infection in the form of common cold or sinus infection
4. Poor oral hygiene
5. Migraine
6. Depression, anxiety, etc.

A proper examination of the nose & throat will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
So, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & get a proper physical examination done to rule out any organic lesion or any other cause in nose or throat.
So that appropriate management steps could be taken.
There is nothing to worry...you will be fine.

Wishing you a Good Health. Let me know if I need to clarify further.
Thanks & take care.
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Unusual Chemical Smell In Nose. What Med Should I Take?

Hello dear.. The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having dysosmia. It can be attributed to: 1. Some medications like metronidazole 2. Exposure to certain chemical 3. Upper respiratory tract infection in the form of common cold or sinus infection 4. Poor oral hygiene 5. Migraine 6. Depression, anxiety, etc. A proper examination of the nose & throat will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. So, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & get a proper physical examination done to rule out any organic lesion or any other cause in nose or throat. So that appropriate management steps could be taken. There is nothing to worry...you will be fine. Wishing you a Good Health. Let me know if I need to clarify further. Thanks & take care.