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What Causes Strong Odor While Breathing Through The Nose?

For some time (2 months) now I have been experiencing a strange oudour when breathing in through my nose, it is quite strong at times. I don t seem to have bad breath, and nobody else near me can detect any unusual oudour. Can t compare the oudour with any other. It is quite unique. It is not so pleasant but I wouldn t say it is an EXTREMELY unpleasant odour. Perhaps you may know what it could be.
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the symptoms of strange smell through nose that others cannot experience and no history of bad breath seems consistent with a condition known as Phantosmia..
It can occur due to a number of conditions like nasal infection and polyps, migranes, Oral and dental infection, smoking habit, condition related to Nervous System like Parkinsonism, Alzimer's Disease, Stroke, head injury etc..
I will suggest you to consult a Medicine Specialist or a Neurologist and get evaluated and along with clinical evaluation investigations like Nasal endoscopy, MRI, CT Scan etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
As of now you can do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation with few drops of Eucalyptus oil in water,chew flavoured sugar free chewing gum and limit intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Strong Odor While Breathing Through The Nose?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of strange smell through nose that others cannot experience and no history of bad breath seems consistent with a condition known as Phantosmia.. It can occur due to a number of conditions like nasal infection and polyps, migranes, Oral and dental infection, smoking habit, condition related to Nervous System like Parkinsonism, Alzimer s Disease, Stroke, head injury etc.. I will suggest you to consult a Medicine Specialist or a Neurologist and get evaluated and along with clinical evaluation investigations like Nasal endoscopy, MRI, CT Scan etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. As of now you can do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation with few drops of Eucalyptus oil in water,chew flavoured sugar free chewing gum and limit intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.