Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Yeast Smell In The Nose Post Sinus Surgery?
I had sinus surgery a month ago. 1 week post surgery exam was fine. I see my doctor next week. For the last 2 days, I have been smelling yeast. I am still irrigating my sinuses with a saline solution twice a day. I am also on Flonase and Simbacort (sp). Do I need to contact my ENT before next week?
posted on
Sat, 25 Jun 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 1 Jan 2020
Answered on
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
Last reviewed on
Hi,
The antibiotics & steroid nasal spray might damage normal nasopharyngeal flora, which can enhance yeast prevalence. And yes, you should see your doctor earlier. He may prescribe something to combat yeast (if at all it has been infected) or may add something to correct normal flora in nasal passage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
The antibiotics & steroid nasal spray might damage normal nasopharyngeal flora, which can enhance yeast prevalence. And yes, you should see your doctor earlier. He may prescribe something to combat yeast (if at all it has been infected) or may add something to correct normal flora in nasal passage.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....