Smelly mucous in my nose, taste in my mouth

[shriba]

I've read the other posts, but this isn't a recurring thing, I don't smoke, I'm not on any meds, I'm not overweight, I exercise... I got the flu - bad for one day (achy all over, headache on my temples), the next day the achiness was gone but I stayed in bed. Today, the third day, I feel much better, but am left with a slight cold and am taking it easy. I do cough, but only once in a while, and when I do, it sounds like I'm not getting enough air. When I blow my nose, it smells really bad, and I can taste it every once in a while in the back of my throat. Any ideas of what the cause may be and what I can do? I think when the cold passes, the smell will be gone, but I never had this before with a cold. Thanks.

[CriCri92]

I have it too.  It is disgusting, isn't it?  The smell and the taste is awful.  I am going to go to the doctor's about it as I can't stand it.

[gerrynew]

the foul smelling mucuous is soft and yellowish.  No other symptoms present.

[gerrynew]

I've had this foul smelling mucous for 1 week now.  When I first noticed it, I went to the doctor.  She said I have a sinus infection and prescribed Zpak 5 day regimen.  After 5 days the foul smelling mucuos was still present.  It appears the source is the right sinus cavity.  I purchased a Netipot, but symptoms remain.  I've never experienced this before.

[KelBentl6]

Is the mucus in your nose hard or soft.  If it is hard, let me know.