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What Could Smelly Face In Infants Suggest?
Hi, recently i have found a wierd smell comming from my 2 and a half year old toddlers face, it seems to be around his cheek area. i have been really parionid and washed and baths him 2 times a day and the smell is still there. He does have a cold at the moment aswell but i dont know how it could be related.
Sat, 28 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
For how long have you noticed this odor? Has he had it before?
If he put a small object into his nose, this can cause an odor.
Cold can be associated with a sinus infection. Sinusitis is another cause
of odor; however, sinus infection is rare in toddlers because their sinuses are small.
Observe whether the odor resolves once he is over his cold.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
For how long have you noticed this odor? Has he had it before?
If he put a small object into his nose, this can cause an odor.
Cold can be associated with a sinus infection. Sinusitis is another cause
of odor; however, sinus infection is rare in toddlers because their sinuses are small.
Observe whether the odor resolves once he is over his cold.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
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