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My husband is 40 and he sweats a lot at night and it smells terrible. blood work shows all is ok. we keep the temp down and sleep with a fan.. help!

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Still too hot: It may be that the room temperature is still too warm at night. Our bodies temperature drops a bit at night and sweating is one way it does that. Otherwise a consultation with a sleep physician may be appropriate.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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