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What Causes Persistent Nasal Drip With Anosmia After A Bout Of Cold?
Hi. I ve recently had s cold for about a month now. I still have not got my sense of smell back Last 3 days been getting headaches and tonight whenever I bend down I have water dripping out of my left nostril. Are these all related or what is going on. Thank you
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
You had rhinoviruses infection (common cold) followed by sinus infection on the left side giving headache and persistent nasal discharge.Antibacterial agents should be used if bacterial complications such as sinusitis develop. Specific antiviral therapy is not available.
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