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2020-09-12 16:26:34
I lost my sense of smell 2 days back...I have mild cold(no cough) but I can taste everything & don't have fever also. Could it be due to the cold or should I get tested?
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Yes Loss of smell can be a sign of COVID 19. However if you have no other symptoms associated with it, relax.
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You can take prophylactic medications.

Answered2020-09-12 16:38:13

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Isolate your self and take full diet , stem , multi vitamins and vit c and check your oxygen saturation regularly consult
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Answered2020-09-12 17:44:06

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Answered2020-09-12 17:15:18

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