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He is not able to smell the things

2018-06-17 03:57:51
My father is 84 years old and from few years, He is not able to smell the things either food or any other things.
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If it is a recent development, a cause could be found which could be treated. Progressive development would be difficult to treat. Still, it needs investigation to determine the cause & appropriate treatment initiated.
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See an ENT specialist soon.

Answered2018-06-17 07:22:36

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