I had a septoplasty, tonsillectomy, and tissue removed from my inner nasal cavity and sinuses about 2 months ago. All of a sudden, I'm starting to notice a severely disgusting smell that's located inside my nose and frequently, when mucus seeps down to my throat, I can smell it coming from there as well. That smell is the only thing I can smell. What can be the cause of this? I called my doctor and he just prescribed antibiotics over the phone. What else can it be? Why does it smell so bad?
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An in-person exam would be necessary to determine whether or not your septum is deviated. I would recommend consulting with a board certified and experienced rhinoplasty specialist. They will be able to look at your nose in person and provide you with advice. I hope this helps, and I wish you...
If you have concerns about your post-operative healing, I strongly recommend a visit to your surgeon. Without nosebleeds, increased pain, fevers, headaches, or any symptoms at all, It is likely that everything is just fine, and that what you are seeing is normal for your post-operative...
In general, almost all noses are numb right after a rhinoplasty. In most cases its the tip that is numb, but this numbness can extend down to the upper lip, and in rare cases some of the teeth. There are nerves that are cut and stretched during a rhinoplasty, and it takes a long time for those...