For about two days I've had an extremely stuffy nose, but I'm not congested, and I show no other signs of a cold. When I blow my nose it is a very dark color, and it is very very thick and has a very slight strange smell. Sometimes there's blood in it, too, and... this is kind of hard to explain... the way it smells, I can taste that in the back of my mouth. Do I have a sinus infection?
2006-12-19 09:23:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Get yourself to the doctor for some antibiotics. The nasty smell is mucus with dead white blood cells in it. Drink lots of water too, that helps to thin out your nasal secretions...
2006-12-19 09:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a sinus infection. Only a doctor can diagnoise it for sure. The smell is a sure sign of bacteria being present.
2006-12-19 17:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by yancychipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so go to the DR sign of infection. I had it so bad that my face started swelling and the bacteria start to spread.I had to go the the emergency room. That was my first and only sinus infection. I have all these meds for allergies I only take in the autumn
2006-12-19 17:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible, but no need to panic, unless you have other medical problems. You may want to consult your physician if it gets worse or persists more than a few days.
2006-12-19 22:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sinuses? That can be very serious. They can collapse. I'd see a doctor immedaitely.
They'll put uo on steriods if that's the case and you may keep the sinuses.
2006-12-19 17:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Phone E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋