Bad smell in nose

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Bad smell in nose

Asked for Male, 26 Years

I had gone through a fever and cold for a past week. Now that are gone. But a bad smell(musty smell) is coming through the nose. That is very unpleasant. I want to get rid of it asap. Kindly help me out.

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Dr. Oliyath Ali ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Oliyath Ali

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Delhi

It may be because of secondary bacterial sinusitis, or some foreign body lodged in the nasal passage. I suggest you to get a thorough consultation on video.

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Meanwhile put saline nasal 2 drops in each nostril 5 times a day. Take augmentin 625 twice a day. Douche ua nose with alkaline solution ie solution of one pinch soda and one pinch salt in 200 ml of water.

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