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I had a cold 12days back with some fever too. later the fever gone but i started smell strange for last 7days. it seems everything is damp and moist a?

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May be sinusitis : Worth getting checked sometimes a cold can develop into a sinusitis. A doctor could check this possibility and assist you with treatment

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Answered 4/30/2017

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Dysosmia : This abnormal smell may indicate the initial cold has turned into a sinus bacterial infection.See your primary or an Ent for evaluation.

Answered 4/30/2017

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A member asked:

I had a cold 12days back with some fever too. later the fever gone but i started smell strange for last 7days. it seems everything is damp and moist a?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. answered

Dr Poinsett agreed

Dr. William Culviner answered

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