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What Causes Foul Smell In The Nose Post A Sinus Surgery?
Hi, I have recently has sinus surgery. Since the surgery I have been using all the relevant sprays, flushes and tablets. However recently I have noticed a foul smell from my nose. Like stagnant water and often I can taste it. Also I have been blowing my nose and I ve been finding large black, bloody snot balls. They are irritating. What could be the problem?
Thu, 2 Jul 2015
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Well this not an uncommon thing to have fouls smell and bad taste after the sinus surgery . There can be many reasons for this .
It takes 5-6 month for healing after surgery and 3-4 months to retain its normal functions.
Nasal irrigation and saline nasal spray play important role during this period , which prevent the recurring of infection and bad taste and foul smell.
Sometimes biofilm formation can cause such problems .
As long as you do not get fever it is totally normal .
If foul smell persist for longer time , get worse or there is fever then consult your ENT surgeon (ear,nose ,throat) for proper examination .
Doctor may perform endoscopic examination to check whats wrong.
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Dr Harry Maheshwari
Thanks for the query,
Well this not an uncommon thing to have fouls smell and bad taste after the sinus surgery . There can be many reasons for this .
It takes 5-6 month for healing after surgery and 3-4 months to retain its normal functions.
Nasal irrigation and saline nasal spray play important role during this period , which prevent the recurring of infection and bad taste and foul smell.
Sometimes biofilm formation can cause such problems .
As long as you do not get fever it is totally normal .
If foul smell persist for longer time , get worse or there is fever then consult your ENT surgeon (ear,nose ,throat) for proper examination .
Doctor may perform endoscopic examination to check whats wrong.
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Dr Harry Maheshwari
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