What could be the reason for a bad smell from the nose?

Question

Hello doctor,

I want to know the other possible reason for the bad smell coming from my nose. It has been there for four months. I already went to an ENT doctor, who diagnosed me with laryngopharyngeal reflux and gave me antibiotics and PPI.

After two weeks, the smell was still there, so I decided to come back and have the doctor check my throat and nose with an endoscopy, and then she saw nothing that might have caused the smell.

When I went to the dentist to check if the smell was caused by something wrong in my mouth, she cleaned it and then said that the gum was healthy and some teeth needed sealant. After a few days, it was still there. I started ditching school because of this.

Lastly, I went to a gastroenterologist, and the doctor said that it might be acid reflux and gave me a PPI too. I take Omeprazole and vitamins. I am out of options and trying to see if I could get help with this.

Many thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have thoroughly read your query and understand your concern.

Do not worry. Let me tell you, bad breath in the mouth can be due to the following reasons:

Smoking, pan, and snuff use.
Stomach disorders like acidity, constipation, and gas formation.
Jaundice or liver problems, and any problems in the kidney.
Chest infection.
Trying foods like onion and garlic.
Cavities in teeth.
Por oral hygiene.
Diabetes mellitus.
Sinus formation, sinusitis, or nose infection.
Habits like alcohol intake.

Assess yourself first to see if you are having any problems. I tell you that halitosis or bad breath needs redressal of the problem as well, so you need a thorough clinical and oral examination.

Hope this helps.

Thank you.