A few years ago I caught a cold. In fact it was a very very bad one that took me out for about 2 weeks.
Ever since I have had a horrible smell in my right nostril. Sometimes it goes for a few days, sometimes it's not strong, but today its really bad.
I also have a congested feeling in that nostril all the time. Even if I clear it it still comes back very quickly.
At the time I had the flu, my partner said even he could smell it when he was near me, although he cant smell it any more. only i can.
I went to the doctors and he gave me anti-biotics that did nothing at all to help me.
any ideas what this is?
2007-01-20 03:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by gimmesomeboosh 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Is there any way you can have part of a tissue left there from your cold? I know it sounds gross but you would be surprised. My best guess is either a foreign object or an abscess of some sort. You really need the see an ear, nose and throat doctor. They need to look in your nose to find out where the smell is coming from. I once took care of a child in ER that had this green stuff coming our his nose, on exam to the mothers horror, we found a dried bean that had sprouted and was growing out his nose!!!
2007-01-20 03:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by PSL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all get a second opinion. If you have a smell it might be coming from your sweat glands and not your lungs. since you said it is worse when you are nervous this seems to be the case.Since you have a hard time breathng you may have walking pnemonia or emphyzema or asthma. If the doctor says your lungs are okay then it may be psyclologial more then physical. In any case a second opinion could not hurt. another cause may be what is called a panic attack. Where all of a sudden you have fear of facing people or going out at all. In a case like this it may be a psycological problem and not physical. Besides the flu have you had anything in your life that has drastically change?
2016-05-24 00:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by Delores 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a ear,nose and throat specialist. They will be able to tell you what is going on. They may do a CT of your head. totally painless. Some deep sinus infections don't respond immediately to antibiotics. You may have some other rare condition. ENT's deal with this stuff every day.
2007-01-20 03:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by papaz71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a specialist, ask your doctor for a referal. You could have a foreign object stuck in your nostril (sinus cavity). That strange smell shouldn't be ignored.
2007-01-20 03:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the smell is or why it's there.
I do suggest you try nasal irrigation though, by using a neti pot.
A friend suggested I try it because I have sinus problems all the time. It's safe and natural way to maintain healthy sinuses.
2007-01-20 04:06:21 · answer #5 · answered by Cymbaline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a stubborn sinus infection. Your Dr. may have to prescribe a different antibiotic. Good Luck.
2007-01-20 03:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to your Dr. If you are noticing a bad odor that is a sign of infection.
2007-01-20 03:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋