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    Decreased smell, Difficulty breathing through nose, Drainage or pus and Ear ache

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

    There are 20 conditions associated with decreased smell, difficulty breathing through nose, drainage or pus and ear ache. 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.

    • Chronic sinusitis

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

    • Acute sinusitis

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

    • Allergic reaction

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

    • Ear canal infection

      Symptoms of an ear canal infection include ear pain and itching, decreased hearing, drainage and more.

    • Nasal polyps

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

    • Foreign object in the nose

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

    • Dust exposure

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

    • Nasal congestion

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

    • Hay fever

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

    • Middle ear infection

      A middle ear infection puts pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and, sometimes, hearing loss.

    • Indoor allergens

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

    • Earwax blockage

      Sometimes ear wax can harden and block the ear canal, causing discomfort and itching, earache, and more.

    • Foreign object in the ear canal

      A foreign object in the ear may cause pain, redness, drainage problems, and in rare case, hearing loss.

    • Nonallergic rhinitis

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

    • Respiratory syncytial virus

      Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold.

    • Ruptured eardrum

      A ruptured eardrum, a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane, causes temporary hearing loss or discharge.

    • Swimmer's ear

      Swimmer's ear is an infection and irritation of the outer ear and ear canal causing redness, pain, and more.

    • Abscess

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

    • Anosmia

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

    • Thyroid cancer

      Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland and can cause a cough, hoarseness, a lump in the neck, and more.

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