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Cant explain it good but i have a foul smell in my left nostril. i only smell it if i close my right one but if i close my left one i dont smell it. im not sick or have allergies, it smells like poop actually?

Q: cant explain it good but i have a foul smell in my left nostril. i only smell it if i close my right one but if i close my left one i dont smell it. im not sick or have allergies, it smells like poop actually?

: See your ENT specialist for exam and treatment. A blockage or substance in the nasal cavity is possible.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

See your ENT specialist for exam and treatment. A blockage or substance in the nasal cavity is possible.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 12/21/2022

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A member asked:

Cant explain it good but i have a foul smell in my left nostril. i only smell it if i close my right one but if i close my left one i dont smell it. im not sick or have allergies, it smells like poop actually?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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