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When i get a cold some times i start to smell something weird that no one else can smell, like it's inside my nose or something how do i get rid of it?

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Normal: When you have a cold it stimulates the nerve endings in your nose that can cause loss of smell or perception of a smell that is really not there.

Answered 4/22/2013

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Probably: You have a chronic infection in your sinuses caused by fungus or anaerobic bacteria. It could turn into something serious. Consult with ENT specialist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

When i get a cold some times i start to smell something weird that no one else can smell, like it's inside my nose or something how do i get rid of it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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