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My doctor did a sputum test. the smell in my nose is horrible. i have no ill symptoms beside blowing my nose a lot. i do smoke an ecigarette ?

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Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

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Sinus: Sounds like infection and a sputum may be helpful if something grows besides Nirmal flora, but a normal sputum should not stop treatment. Let me know if I can help and I hope you feel better soon.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/7/2015

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Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

Nasal infection : you may consider an intranasal examination by a board certified otolaryngologist

Dr Fordham agreed

Answered 5/7/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor did a sputum test. the smell in my nose is horrible. i have no ill symptoms beside blowing my nose a lot. i do smoke an ecigarette ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

Dr Fordham agreed

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