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Congestion And Nasal Swelling, Foul Smell. What Could It Be?

Good morning! I am having an issue with congestion and nasal swelling in my left nostril. This started in today but for the last couple day prior, I noticed just inside my left nostril that I have a sore. Was wondering what it may be and took a tissue and scraped it off. No clue but after I did this, I noticed a foul smell with it and each time it scabbed over and blew my nose, the same foul smell was present. Also, that side of my nose also is tender. Looking to call my family doctor when the office opens today. Any idea what this may be?
posted on Thu, 9 May 2013
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ENT Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

Your description is not very clear. Generally, you should avoid tampering with your nose. Scrapping off tissues, resultant scab formation and tenderness of nose suggest to me that you may have a condition called vestibulitis of nose. In that case you need to avoid creating further injury. Do not worry; call your family doctor. If you have vestibulitis you will be given an antibiotic and an ointment.

Regards,
Sreenivasan
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Allergist and Immunologist,  Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
infective acute sinusitis when there is acute sinus infection all these symptomps occur
take metrogyl 200 mg bd as it cears sinus fast
take for 7 days
take antiallergic allegra 120 mg bd to clear the nasal swelling
syp piriton 1/2 tsf night
gelusil 2 tsf bd
apply neomycin h eye ointment in nose bd
sea water 2 drops each nose night
continue 3 wk metrogyl or 7 days
can take diclo sos for pain
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Congestion And Nasal Swelling, Foul Smell. What Could It Be?

Hi, Your description is not very clear. Generally, you should avoid tampering with your nose. Scrapping off tissues, resultant scab formation and tenderness of nose suggest to me that you may have a condition called vestibulitis of nose. In that case you need to avoid creating further injury. Do not worry; call your family doctor. If you have vestibulitis you will be given an antibiotic and an ointment. Regards, Sreenivasan