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How to gain sense of smell back

2021-05-06 17:57:28
Hi! I have recently suffered from common cold and the sense of smell is still not there. I took chestin cold medicine and felt fine afterwards but now I feel the right side of my nose blocked and have been taking steam every day for last 6 days but sense of smell is not there. I do not have a runny nose as such..please advise
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U can take nasal decongestant drops , steam inhalation ... If u have a cold still .. if that doesn't help plz consult online
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Please consult online for further evaluation and treatment

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