Is this normal to have a foul stale odor from a perforation? Smells musty or cheesy and people comment. I previously had sinus surgery and discovered the hole post surgery. I then had a silicone button inserted and now that has been removed it wasn’t helping. I do saline rinses daily but the odor still persist. Will surgery mitigate this odor.? When I bend down or lay down it’s prominent. What are my options for a successful closure and odor remedy? Help please.
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September 17, 2018
Answer: Persistent odor after septal/nasal surgery
Dear Anas, I would suggest seeing your surgeon if you have follow up concerns after trauma to the nose. An intra nasal examination will be done and a proper diagnosis can be made. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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