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Experiencing Cold,cough,sore Throat,fatigue And Smell Of Blood At The Back Of Mouth
I ve been having the smell of blood in my nose and the taste of blood in the back of my mouth. Sometimes when I blow my nose, the mucous is bloody. This worries me. Besides that, it seems like I have other constant sinus problems; sneezing, coughing, headaches, burning eyes, irritated throat, lack of smell and taste, and fatigue. I don t necessarily eat unhealthy or have unhealthy habits, but I never feel any better. What should I do?
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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The bloody discharge would be related to the inflammation in the nose and sinus passages.
This inflammation may be due to allergies and/or infection.
You need to consider treatment with antihistamines, decongestants, a topical steroid nasal spray.
You would also need pain medication to help with any discomfort (eg paracetamol or ibuprofen).
These , with the possible exception of the topical steroid nasal spray, should be available over the counter at your local pharmacy.
If there is a bacterial infection then you would need antibiotics. If you use the above meds and do not notice any improvement, then you should visit your doctor to find out if you have bacterial sinusitis.
I hope this helps
The bloody discharge would be related to the inflammation in the nose and sinus passages.
This inflammation may be due to allergies and/or infection.
You need to consider treatment with antihistamines, decongestants, a topical steroid nasal spray.
You would also need pain medication to help with any discomfort (eg paracetamol or ibuprofen).
These , with the possible exception of the topical steroid nasal spray, should be available over the counter at your local pharmacy.
If there is a bacterial infection then you would need antibiotics. If you use the above meds and do not notice any improvement, then you should visit your doctor to find out if you have bacterial sinusitis.
I hope this helps
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