Ammonia smell in my nose

Hello for the past few weeks I have been noticing an ammonia smell when I take a deep breath through my nose. I clean my nasal pillow cushion daily with mild soap and hot water and air dry. I'm very hygienic with my apap and only use distilled water in my humidifier. I read somewhere online that the ammonia smell is because of a buildup of bacteria in my nasal passage do to moist environment. I'm wondering if any have experienced this and if I should run my apap without my humidifier to dry out my nasal passage?

Thanks for your help and input!

Do your hands get anywhere near your nose?
Did I really say that out loud? I'm sorry. I guarantee someone who can answer your question will be along shortly.
You need to share the story behind your username someday. Welcome to the forum. Earl

I think that I would consult with a healthcare professional if I experienced that.

well, apparently, it's a thing....

https://www.google.com/search?client=ub ... 8&oe=utf-8

who knew?

Seeing an ENT doctor about this problem might be a good idea. Browsing through some literature on this issue shows some possible causes: sinus infection, GERDS, improper pH in the intestines, etc. Not something that would be usually discussed on this forum.

Lid loose on diaper pail. Jim

Cat litter box needs cleaned.

Some nasal infections can result in snot that smells like chlorine.
I believe it is from the lymphocytes killing the microbes.

Thanks, everyone! I will meet with my ent doctor. The story behind my name is simple, I'm a technician who works in high containment laboratories on sterilization equipment and decontamination equipment so I have dirtyhands!