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For 2+ yrs -- i blow my nose and get a rancid smell/ taste in my mouth. everything smells and tastes rotten. neti pot helps w filtered h20. help!

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Check for sinusitis: It appears that you may have a chronic sinus infection. See an ENT doctor to get this checked out.

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2016

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Dr. Irving Lebovics answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

See an ENT: An Ear Nose and Throat doctor could evaluate if there is an opening from the maxillary sinus draing into the nose and how to treat it.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2014

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A member asked:

For 2+ yrs -- i blow my nose and get a rancid smell/ taste in my mouth. everything smells and tastes rotten. neti pot helps w filtered h20. help!

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Irving Lebovics answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

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