HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Foul Smell In Nose

I had a rhinoplasty 3 years ago.For the last 2 weeks I have had a swollen nose, foul smell in my nose and my septum is swollen and red, still. I had a headache too. I'm on antibiotic course for about 7-8 days, cortico nose spray,but no improvement......
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,looking at your symptoms,it seems that you might be suffering from Atrophic Rhinitis-which might occur due to excess passage in nasal cavity after surgery.
You should use saline nasal wash,glycerine nasal drops as they will help to moisturise your nasal lining and prevent drying of nose and crusting formation which causes foul smell from nose.
For swollen nasal septum ,use nasal decongestant nasal drops (like otrivin nasal drops) and antihistaminic(like cetrizine).
For headache ,you can use Analgesic (like Ibuprofen) and do steam inhalation.
No need to take further antibiotics as you have already taken for 7-8 days.

Hope this answers your question.Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Rhinoplasty


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Foul Smell In Nose

Hi,looking at your symptoms,it seems that you might be suffering from Atrophic Rhinitis-which might occur due to excess passage in nasal cavity after surgery. You should use saline nasal wash,glycerine nasal drops as they will help to moisturise your nasal lining and prevent drying of nose and crusting formation which causes foul smell from nose. For swollen nasal septum ,use nasal decongestant nasal drops (like otrivin nasal drops) and antihistaminic(like cetrizine). For headache ,you can use Analgesic (like Ibuprofen) and do steam inhalation. No need to take further antibiotics as you have already taken for 7-8 days. Hope this answers your question.Take care.