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Suggest Treatment For Runny Nose And Altered Sense Of Smell
Question: I have a runny nose and to me it smells like garbage
Brief Answer:
Rule out sinusitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The foul smell with a runny nose signifies either stagnant secretions, a sinusitis or an altered sense of smell due to a viral infection. Secondary infection by bacteria and fungi can also contribute to the foul smell.
2. I recommend a nasal examination, followed by medication for the cold. This should include antibiotics, anti-allergic mucolytics, decongestants, steam inhalation.
Routine blood tests such as hemogram and blood sugar levels should be done.
3. A Sinus X-ray may also be done. The nasal secretions can be cultured.
4. Upload the examination findings and results of these investigation for further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Rule out sinusitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The foul smell with a runny nose signifies either stagnant secretions, a sinusitis or an altered sense of smell due to a viral infection. Secondary infection by bacteria and fungi can also contribute to the foul smell.
2. I recommend a nasal examination, followed by medication for the cold. This should include antibiotics, anti-allergic mucolytics, decongestants, steam inhalation.
Routine blood tests such as hemogram and blood sugar levels should be done.
3. A Sinus X-ray may also be done. The nasal secretions can be cultured.
4. Upload the examination findings and results of these investigation for further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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