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Doc why everytime i sneeze it smells bad ?

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Bad smell: Could be because of sinusitis or other nose infections. Some bacteria which can cost atrophic rhinitis can cause bad smell also. You should probably see an ENT specialist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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