Side of my nose smells

Question 1

I think i have a sinus infection. i have thick dark yellow mucus from one side of my nose that smells and tastes disgusting. can't afford to go to doc?

Answer

Afrin (oxymetazoline): Try afrin (oxymetazoline) otc for three days only and see if that helps. Do not take longer for fear of rebound rhinitis and worsening congestion.

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Sinus infection?: If you are not feeling too poorly, you may find that using saline rinses will help reduce and thin the mucus. Mucinex (guaifenesin) may be helpful as ... Read More

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Question 2

I need to know if i must test for covid been having flu like symptoms since last week thursday runny nose, flu like symptoms no headache i can taste and smell now its sunday i have a dry cough and one side of my nose is closed need advise?

Answer

See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing i... Read More

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Question 3

What is the foul smell from out side my nose?

Answer

Possible sinus: infection- see your physician ASAP!

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Question 4

What do i do if i woke up with a little bump on side of head and its bloody and i try to pop it and well the lquid that comes out smells like poisn

Answer

MRSA?: Based on the smell, my guess is an abscess. I would get it checked out. Possibly needs to be opened and drained and then cultured

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Question 5

I'm having sinus trouble in my left side of nose when i blow my nose it s a musty stinking smell come out what is this can sinus stink?

Answer

Possible infection: You may very likely have a sinus infection given the strong odor you note. See your doctor for evaluation and treatment options.

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Question 6

Cause?recurring infect been on antibiotic shot&pills2's & steriods&steriod spray rotten smells back on same side w/presure in head drainage raw throa

Answer

Culture: You may need to take culture sensitivity test to antibiotics. Apparently you infection is not responding. Talk to prescribing physician or see ent.

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Question 7

Strong metallic/chemical smell in nose while bending down in shower. felt very confused and felt like passing out. now one side of nose is clogged?

Answer

Passing out: May be blood pressure related but suggest you go to the er to check it out

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Question 8

Off" color/smell/taste of nasal mucus for at least 4 years. occasional discomfort around my nose. laying on side congests that side of nose. ideas?

Answer

Sinusitis: Sounds like your mucus doesn't clear easily. You may have a deviated septum, and rhinitis or sinusitis (inflammation of the nose or sinuses). You sh... Read More

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Question 9

Can a sinus infection cause a foul smell in one side of the nose?

Answer

Sinus infection: yes it can. You may try saline lovage for nasal toile ting. As your infection resolves, the odor will diminish as well.

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Question 10

So this is a weird question, my left side inside of my nose always have a poop smell to it, the right side doesnt and i only know this is because when i shut my right side and breath i smell it and i dont when i shut my left side?

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The smell could come from the sinuses (maxillary, frontal) on the left although you are symptom free. If that smell bothers you or it gives you a bad ... Read More

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Side of my nose smells

I think i have a sinus infection. i have thick dark yellow mucus from one side of my nose that smells and tastes disgusting. can't afford to go to doc?

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I need to know if i must test for covid been having flu like symptoms since last week thursday runny nose, flu like symptoms no headache i can taste and smell now its sunday i have a dry cough and one side of my nose is closed need advise?

What is the foul smell from out side my nose?

What do i do if i woke up with a little bump on side of head and its bloody and i try to pop it and well the lquid that comes out smells like poisn

I'm having sinus trouble in my left side of nose when i blow my nose it s a musty stinking smell come out what is this can sinus stink?

Cause?recurring infect been on antibiotic shot&pills2's & steriods&steriod spray rotten smells back on same side w/presure in head drainage raw throa

Strong metallic/chemical smell in nose while bending down in shower. felt very confused and felt like passing out. now one side of nose is clogged?

Off" color/smell/taste of nasal mucus for at least 4 years. occasional discomfort around my nose. laying on side congests that side of nose. ideas?

Can a sinus infection cause a foul smell in one side of the nose?

So this is a weird question, my left side inside of my nose always have a poop smell to it, the right side doesnt and i only know this is because when i shut my right side and breath i smell it and i dont when i shut my left side?

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