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odor in nose
a couple of months ago my nostrils started forming a thin crust leaving it very tender, with a bad odor that smelled like throw up. I have no sinsus drainage or every had a sinius problem. I have to use a q-tip with vaseline to get the crust off and it is so tender i can hardly stand it. whats going on!
Have you been to the doctors and been diagnosed with anything like acid reflux?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
The smell is due to gases produced by the action of certain bacteria on protein and other substances. These bacteria may be present on your tongue, in your mouth, Gums , nose, tonsils, esophagus or stomach. Tonsils are lymph nodes present in the mouth which when inflamed and calcified (tonsillitis with tinsiloliths) also releases foul smell.
To confirm the diagnosis you need a detailed ENT check up and a swab culture of the nasal swabs and discharge done.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
The smell is due to gases produced by the action of certain bacteria on protein and other substances. These bacteria may be present on your tongue, in your mouth, Gums , nose, tonsils, esophagus or stomach. Tonsils are lymph nodes present in the mouth which when inflamed and calcified (tonsillitis with tinsiloliths) also releases foul smell.
To confirm the diagnosis you need a detailed ENT check up and a swab culture of the nasal swabs and discharge done.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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