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I have an odd metal smell in my nose. never had this before. nose isn't bleeding.

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Odd smell: Some medications like Metronidazole could give metallic taste and smell, then thier may be real metal or olfactory hallucination.

Dr Van Dis agreed

Answered 4/16/2019

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A member asked:

I have an odd metal smell in my nose. never had this before. nose isn't bleeding.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Van Dis agreed

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