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What Causes Stuffy Nose With Ammonia Smell ?
Question: i i have a ammonia smell when i breath hard through my nose , i had it 5 months ago and used a netti pot with baking soda a few times and it went away, my nose is stuffy at night?
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. do you have recurrent history of sinus or nose infection?
2. any history of frontal headache?
3. any recent history of throat infection?
4. does stuffy nose occurs only at night or randomly through out the day?
5. any history of allergy?
6. are you on any medication?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. do you have recurrent history of sinus or nose infection?
2. any history of frontal headache?
3. any recent history of throat infection?
4. does stuffy nose occurs only at night or randomly through out the day?
5. any history of allergy?
6. are you on any medication?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
stuffy at night, i am going to the dentist tuesday, have a cavity in back tooth, not sure if itcould cause it, some facial frontal pressue , i sleep on a wedge pillow, when i sleep flat on one side my nose gets plugged, when i get up it goes away?
no throat infection, no meds, was on an anti biotic 8 months ago for urinary tract infection!
no throat infection, no meds, was on an anti biotic 8 months ago for urinary tract infection!
Brief Answer:
General Care with antihistamine; get an appointment for an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Most common cause for stuffy nose in your case could be allergy, sinusitis & Deflected nasal septum(DNS). All of them may cause stuffiness of nose when lying down. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 3 days.
- Xylometazoline HCl nasal spray. One puff in each nostril thrice a day for 3 days.
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
- Visit hospital and get an appointment for an E.N.T specialist. He will examine you and may order some investigations like X-ray PNS to check the status of nasal septum. Results will help him to prescribe definitive treatment.
> AVOID:
- Dust
- Cold water
- Drinks
- smoking (if you do)
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
General Care with antihistamine; get an appointment for an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Most common cause for stuffy nose in your case could be allergy, sinusitis & Deflected nasal septum(DNS). All of them may cause stuffiness of nose when lying down. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 3 days.
- Xylometazoline HCl nasal spray. One puff in each nostril thrice a day for 3 days.
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
- Visit hospital and get an appointment for an E.N.T specialist. He will examine you and may order some investigations like X-ray PNS to check the status of nasal septum. Results will help him to prescribe definitive treatment.
> AVOID:
- Dust
- Cold water
- Drinks
- smoking (if you do)
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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