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What Is The Cause For Sweaty Smell From Nose?
I have an awful sweaty smell from my nose,it s always blocked and when I clean it out in about an hour it s there again. It s also very sore at the front on the inside of both sides,I had my tonsils removed 9 months ago and have had a lot of problems since. Could it be my sinusis,I m 39 year old female
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
hello. the soreness can be due to the frequent cleaning causing trauma to your lining of the nose!. the smell is likely to be due to a sinus infection and i would recommend you consult your ENT doctor for further advice. thanks
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