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    Decreased smell, Difficulty breathing through nose, Difficulty finding words and Drainage or pus

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms decreased smell, difficulty breathing through nose, difficulty finding words and drainage or pus including Acute sinusitis, Chronic sinusitis, and Allergic reaction.

    There are 17 conditions associated with decreased smell, difficulty breathing through nose, difficulty finding words and drainage or pus. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Acute sinusitis

      Acute sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, causes sinus pain and tenderness, facial redness and more.

    • Chronic sinusitis

      Chronic sinusitis, or sinus infections, cause a stuffy or runny nose, tooth pain, fever, sore throat and more.

    • Allergic reaction

      Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.

    • Foreign object in the nose

      Symptoms of a foreign body in the nose include trouble breathing, pain, discharge, and bleeding.

    • Nasal polyps

      Nasal polyps, sacs of inflamed tissue in the nasal passages, can cause cold symptoms, snoring, and more.

    • Hay fever

      Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.

    • Indoor allergens

      Indoor allergens are the things that cause an allergic reaction: dust, dust mites, mold, pet hair and more.

    • Dust exposure

      Dust exposure can cause congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and more.

    • Normal age-related forgetfulness

      Age-related forgetfulness is the naturally occurs in many people after age 50.

    • Nasal congestion

      Nasal congestion is a stuffy nose, and can be accompanied by blocked ears, sore throat, and more.

    • Alzheimer's disease

      Alzheimer's disease is type of dementia that causes memory loss, as well as thinking and behavior problems.

    • Stroke

      A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more.

    • Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke)

      Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.

    • Abscess

      A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.

    • Nonallergic rhinitis

      Non-allergic rhinitis causes congestion, sneezing, runny nose, or itchy red eyes for no apparent reason.

    • Anosmia

      Anosmia is complete loss of smell, often caused by aging, head trauma, sinusitis, and respiratory infections.

    • Brain aneurysm

      A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain that balloons and fills with blood.

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