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Every time i sneeze i get a nasty and foul taste and smelling sensation. it has been persisting for a month now with no improvement. lots of drainage?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Sinus infection?: Foul smelling and tasting mucus can be due to a sinus infection. Get checked, an antibiotic may help. If not, ask the doc the cause for the odor.

Answered 10/18/2015

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A member asked:

Every time i sneeze i get a nasty and foul taste and smelling sensation. it has been persisting for a month now with no improvement. lots of drainage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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