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What Causes Severe Foul Smell In Left Nostril And Sinus?
I have noticed a really bad smell lately. At first I was not sure what it was, but it seems to be stemming from inside my sinuses. I can feel specfifc pressure on the left side of my nose, and under the left eye. I can also feel the pressure release in what almost feels like bubbles popping in my left sinus cavity on occasion. I know the smell is related to the sinus cavity, because the mucus from my nose has the same horrible odor. I have had sinus infections before, but nothing that has ever caused a horrible smell like this.
I think this mucus with bad odor is related to sinusitis. A x-ray of sinuses is needed to see if they are filled with mucus.
You should rinse your nose with saline water,use nasal decongestant spray and antihistamines. If still you don't feel any better you can use antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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What Causes Severe Foul Smell In Left Nostril And Sinus?
Hello, I think this mucus with bad odor is related to sinusitis. A x-ray of sinuses is needed to see if they are filled with mucus. You should rinse your nose with saline water,use nasal decongestant spray and antihistamines. If still you don t feel any better you can use antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka