My Nose Has an Odor Like A Bad Smell Inside, I Had Rhino 3weeks Ago

May 17, 2011
Asked By:fassy in md

I had surgery 3weeks ago and I have a bad smell/odor from the left nostril.is it Normal?? Ugh I almost spanked my dog for bobo'ing in the house but then I realised its my nose,it has that nasty fishy spoiled meat smell.any idea?this whole surgery is driving my Crazy

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July 30, 2017

Answer: Saline could help, but see your surgeon too.

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Answer: Saline could help, but see your surgeon too.

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 23, 2011

Answer: This is normal but confirm with Dr there is not an infection

Babak Azizzadeh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 23, 2011

Answer: This is normal but confirm with Dr there is not an infection

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