Suggest Treatment For Altered Sense Of Taste Post A Nose Surgery
a couple weeks ago i broke my nose playing basketball. A surgery was performed this monday, the past two days ive been able to kind of breathe through my nose but it reeks of salt. Ive been using saline, hydrogen peroxide, and antibiotic cream. when i eat it also tastes like salt
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You using saline for wash and mucous also contains salt which may lead to salty taste. So don't worry it will recover soon, continue same treatment.If you have more questions feel free to ask.
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Suggest Treatment For Altered Sense Of Taste Post A Nose Surgery
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You using saline for wash and mucous also contains salt which may lead to salty taste. So don t worry it will recover soon, continue same treatment.If you have more questions feel free to ask. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.