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False smell after covid

2021-10-07 14:39:04
Hi, I got covid in June and recovered quickly at that time.I have had the problem of false smells after that.Like the smell wouldn't be around me but I feel it is there. What is the issue and why am I facing this ? Could it be the medication? I have taken ivermectin, favoparivir during that time.
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Plz go thoroughly examination of nose. . Specifically  nasal endoscopy
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take nasal steam inhalation of camphor capsules check serum B12 level B12 needed for nerve regeneration

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It's post covid syndrome. Nerve regeneration takes time from 6 weeks to 6 months.

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