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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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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. ...  Read More

I have bad smell in nose how to treat it?..I took Amoxicillin 3 days smell still there.. please help me how I will be smell free

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Visit ent specialist you need and endoscopy and ct scan ...  Read More

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My mom is having cold since long and not getting cured even after having medicine and is smelling bad whenever she has runny nose.. what could be the issue

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According to your mother's sign and symptom she is suffering from acute upper respiratory tract infection. Actually She haven't take currect treatment. You shuld take consultation and tell complete hi ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I do not have any dripping nose Dry nose only. I feel and recognise a slight bad smell inside my nose . Please advise.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Dear Doctor Last 5 days suddenly a bad smell come out from my left side of nose after that I have consult ENT doctor I have tell everything about my bad smell then doctor advice him to take medicine for five days the medicine are : 1. Saline nasal spray 2. Tab. Moro cef cv625 3. Tab. Manzer M After taking 3 days the bad smell is

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Need to do XRay PNS to rule out sinus infection Kindly consult for better discussion ...  Read More

Since i remember i had bad smell in mouth and nose . i went to dentist otolarygonology and enteric doctors but all of them said to me that i dont have any problem what shold i do now?sometimes i think a bout soucide

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Brush your teeth twice daily. Use rexidin mouthwash bedtime. Take rablet d before breakfast for 21 days ...  Read More

He has suddenly started smelling something bad , whenever he sits to eat food , the smell is so pungent , that he is not able to stand the food . No pain in the nose , tooth or ear . Had a small boil in the nasal passage and 15 days back , now it is absolutely fine . This smell is bothersome

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What is the age of the patient ? ...  Read More

I have recurring allergies and along with it comes runny nose and blocked nose. What follows is loss of smell and some bad Smell coming from my nose. It is serious? I have been taking montair LC for 5 days. But this makes the mucus thick and hard to drain. Smell doesn't come back unless I am on steroid medication. I have been doing nasal rinse dail

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You need to be on anti allergic treatment on a regular basis. See an ENT specialist and get one Diagnostic Endoscopy done. ...  Read More

Hi I have a bad smell from nose and mouth. I went to a Dentist and a GI and they told me that I'm good. Then i went to ENT and he told me to underwent CT Scan. How ever the report mentioned Polypoidal Mucosal Thickening in the left maxillary. So i need to know what does it mean and how can it be cured.

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You have Maxillary Sinusitis with an anaerobic infection. I will need to see the exact images to advise you on the mode of treatment. ...  Read More

I am getting a funny smell in my nose and same smell in my mouth.It is irritating me.Even after applying vicks it comes again.

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Halitosis or bad breath is common. Reasons are various. Sometimes it is just a perception but not real. ...  Read More

I have noticed that when ever I workout, my sweat stinks a lot , people around me tends to cover their nose when they pass me or vice versa.

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Increase your daily water intake and a good antiperspirant ...  Read More

My son having bad smell in the mouth however he is doing brush daily please advise how to avoid this

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Hello Kindly clean his tongue too daily ...  Read More

I have bad smell in nose from one month ...I took Amoxicillin clav...and Azithromycin 5 days as recommended by physician....smell and sticky mucus still there...mucus is frothy...I have allergies...in xray mucosal thickening of sinus... What can I do more

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You have to start on nasal spray and mucolytics Consult for proper management ...  Read More

I have been suffering from foul-smelling gas for the last three years. No particular food causes it. Any food consumed causes a smell. Sometimes I feel gas being stuck in different parts of my body and it releases very slowly. The main problem is smell. I don't have any other digestive issues other thn occasionally contipation. Charcoal tablets, pr

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It is due to improper gut health Through ayurveda medicine you can clear off your digestion problems If you are interested please consult for more information ...  Read More

I have been suffering from foul-smelling gas for the last three years. No particular food causes it. Any food consumed causes a smell. Sometimes I feel gas being stuck in different parts of my body and it releases very slowly. The main problem is smell. I don't have any other digestive issues other thn occasionally contipation. Charcoal tablets, pr

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Hello Ma’am, Since SIBO, H. pylori, endoscopy, ultrasound, and allergy tests are all normal, the foul-smelling gas is more likely due to gut flora imbalance, slow digestion, or IBS-type conditio ...  Read More

I have been suffering from foul-smelling gas for the last three years. No particular food causes it. Any food consumed causes a smell. Sometimes I feel gas being stuck in different parts of my body and it releases very slowly. The main problem is smell. I don't have any other digestive issues other thn occasionally contipation. Charcoal tablets, pr

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U need to get rid of constipation. All will be right after that. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from foul-smelling gas for the last three years. No particular food causes it. Any food consumed causes a smell. Sometimes I feel gas being stuck in different parts of my body and it releases very slowly. The main problem is smell. I don't have any other digestive issues other thn occasionally contipation. Charcoal tablets, pr

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Gastritis Avoid spicy foods Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach Use more of curd and butter milk ...  Read More

I brush my teeth 2 times a day, still I'm having bad breath. I scrape my tongue, have clean teeth, drink enough water. I feel dry throat when I try to clean my throat while brushing. I don't understand how to resolve this bad breath.

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You’re doing a great job with brushing, tongue cleaning, and staying hydrated. But bad breath can still happen due to a few hidden reasons: Dry mouth – Even if you drink water, your mouth may still b ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months old. Weight was 5.3 kg on 16th April.Today noticed bad smell in stool and feeding less. Baby otherwise active,

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I understand that you’re going through a tough time, and I want to help in any way I can. I know that taking care of a child can be overwhelming, and I’m here to listen and provide support. I would be ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I'm diabetic. I brush once a day after waking up in the morning and clean my tongue with a tongue cleaner. But, my mouth is smelling bad 6 hours after brushing. Please help me resolve this problem. Thanks.

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There are various causes for bad breath ( Halitosis ) . Individuals with diabetes are more prone to gum infection, which could most likely be the cause of the halitosis. It could also be due to tons ...  Read More

I had cold and fever 4 days ago after after taking meftal forte and cefpodoxime for two days now fever has gone I'm having very worst nausea and feeling yuck taste and smell in throat and mouth .pls advise? Do i stop antibiotic or change?

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Complete your antibiotic course. Do not change or stop it in between . It will take some time but taste will get better. Try warm liquids . Less oily and spicy food ...  Read More

I drink 2L of water everyday still my mouth gets dry and have bad smell. I have 1 wisdom tooth to be removed and 1 root canal to be done. But these are recent reasons. I have this smell issue right from teenage. What could be the issue and how to treat? What mouthwash to use and how often

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The cause of dryness in the mouth could be due to alot of factors, it could be due to stress, electrolytic imbalance and medications. The use of tobacco and consumption of alcohol could be ruled out a ...  Read More

Much fart in a day with bad smell I only eat home made food and fruit also. What is the reason behind it.

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Bacterial overgrowth, maldigestion ...  Read More

I have bad breath all the time no matter how much I brush of clean my tough , especially after I drink coke and coffee . How can I take care of my breath

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You have to done teeth cleaning once ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Madam, Six months ago I was feeling sometimes dizzy and stomach issues like Bloating, gas and constipation but it goes away or comes on a weekly or random basis then I had diagnosed Grade 2 fatty liver four months ago then changed my Diet and cut down calories to under 1000 calories and lost 8 kg weight within 1.5 months then I again did

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have stubborn acne scars on my nose. How can I get rid of them?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am a feeding mother. I am having dental problem that some water coming from last tooth with bad smell. Shall I take dental treatment for it. Is it affect baby..

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Yes definitely; go to a dentist for consultation dr will do the needful ...  Read More

I have consulted dentist and got complete descaling done but still I get bad smell not really sure from lungs or stomach...

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You r right it may be due to gut. Gerd?? Tab rifagut 400 two times a day after food for 21 day s. Tab nexpro Rd 40 one in empty stomach for seven to ten days. Tab oz two times a day after food for ...  Read More

Hi sir.I have problem since 1 year.my urine is foamy and bad smell.now which tests I do.plz tell sir.

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Urine routine ...  Read More

I don't know what smell people are getting from my body, people near me tends to clear throat . I have GERD. Can someone tell what it can be , on asking people are lying . It's embarrassing to see all people near me clearing throat.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

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