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Loss of smell

2023-11-16 09:20:35
Whenever I have common cold, there is loss of smell for 4 days . On the other hand , my family members experience this loss of smell for 1 day only. Why does it take so long in my case to recover from the damages of olfactory nerves?
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common cold causes loss of smell. It lasts for some days. Recovery time varies from person to person.

Answered2023-11-16 12:04:40

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For few days, there will be loss of smell, after recovery, it will be alright
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Answered2023-11-16 11:04:22

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No .... Common cold causes loss of smell ...

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