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A 55-year-old female asked:

Had a severe frontal lobe sinus infec. now there is a awful smell in my nose. tx > mnth ago & tongue is white? nose never drains. what does that mean

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Dr. Robert Trager
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Sinus backup: A sinus infection causes fluids to drain into the nasal cavity leaving a foul odor.The tongue is part of the mouth where fluids can drain so it to can pick up bacteria and turn white.Treat the infection with antibiotics and you should be fine.
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Dr. Debi Williams
Dr. Debi Williamsanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Thrush: Some times a white tongue can signify 'thrush' or candidiasis especially after taking a round of antibiotics. Contact your doctor again...You may need antibiotics to treat sinus infection and they can check your tongue and treat with antifungal medications if necessary.
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