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Doubts.. Regarding smell

2021-05-12 17:19:50
Dr I m suffering from cold since 5 days... And today I noticed tht my smelling sense is reduced.. As my nose is also blocked... Kindly give ua opinion on this... Taste is OK... But smelling capacity is reduced
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Being an ENT specialist , it would require proper history and examination.
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I would suggest you to contact me via Practo

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Are you having any fever ?

Answered2021-05-12 17:21:28

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Well just this cannot be put in corona or not can be denied . Just isolate for now and if any more symptoms appear then go for rtpcr

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Any other symptoms like fever, body pains, cough,shortness of breath, diarrhoea..?? Unless and untill proved consider the symptoms as covid...dont get panic...
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if above symptoms are there get tested for covid19..!!
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get isolated. observe for the other symptoms progression steam inhalation daily twice take plenty of fluids

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might be a common cold.But still get a covid test done.
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You can use nasal drops (nasivion etc) for some relief.
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Stay hydrated.

Answered2021-05-12 17:28:53

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