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When i breathe out through my nose it smells like something is dead and i notice other people smell it too. what can be wrong with me?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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Have your: Doctor or an otolaryngologist examine you. Sounds as if you may have a bacterial rhinnitis.

Answered 8/15/2016

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A member asked:

When i breathe out through my nose it smells like something is dead and i notice other people smell it too. what can be wrong with me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

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