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Loss of sense of smell

2025-05-27 09:02:21
I have had septoplasty and tonsillectomy surgery a month and half ago. 3 days ago I started having flu like symptoms like runny nose and coughing. I blew my nose a couple of times and 2 yesterday I noticed my sense of smell is gone. Is it Covid related so to isolate or should I consult an ENT
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It can be flu or any viral or bacterial upper respiratory infection.
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consult ENT doctor.
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avoid forceful nasal blowing. drink adequate amount of water. take rest

Answered2025-05-28 12:43:39

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Any form of cold can lead to loss of smell generally it's temporary and returns back. Considering the rise in Covid cases now it's best to test yourself.

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In case of cold you might have loss of smell. but better to get tested.

Answered2025-05-28 10:17:38

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Take Flutiday nasal spray 2 puff BD 1-1 Tab Montair LC 1 tab HS for 2 weeks!!
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You can get done COVID testing if you are staying in area who has already more numbers of COVID case or in case if you have travelled recently!!

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