strange smell in my nose

[collie244]

Ever since I got my wisdom teeth taken out over a year ago, I've been getting a strange taste/smell in my throat and nose. It's not constant, but after I've had a bit of a cold or something it gets worse. It's mostly in my nose currently, and whenever I sniff I can smell it. I went to the doctor once and they prescribed a nasal spray (nasonex I believe). It helped but didn't make it go away completely. Was this caused by something done while removing my wisdom teeth, and how can I get rid of it?

[bsmsl]

I would wonder if you have an infection in your teeth somewhere.  There is a condition called phantosmia that can be triggered by infection.  Another trigger option would be nerve damage from the procedure.  I would suggest you start by seeing your oral surgeon or dentist and then maybe an ENT.

[OHNS2010]

Hi,

I doubt the relationship between tooth extraction and the strange smell in the nose. The strange smell must be because of sinusitis. The smell getting worse during an attack of cold and the discharge trickling down the throat are features of sinusitis. Try taking mucolytics (bromhexine/ambroxyl), oral antihistaminics [(such as cetrizine or fexofenadine) if at all you are having any allergic nasal symptoms], saline nasal drops and steam inhalations. Also drink plenty of warm water. Hope these medications would alleviate your symptoms. Any more doubts you are welcome.

Regards
OHNS 2010