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Cold ,congestion  and loss of smell

2020-12-20 17:50:42
Hello ,i am having cold from the past 3-4 days also had mild fever in the beginning.now the fever has gone completely but m facing a loss of sense of smell due to which m not able to taste things properly too. For about 2 days now m unable to percieve smell . What should be done to regain my sense of  smell and taste ?
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Loss of sense of smell is a strong indicator for covid testing to be done. If its positive kindly follow physician advice for treatment. If negative you can continue steam inhalation for a week and wait and watch. If it still persists then can consult
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