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No smell sense

2020-08-23 16:58:23
I had sinusitis last week. I took steam inhalation for three days . After that I lost my smell sensation. Will I regain my sense of smell? Do I need any medication? Thanks
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Hello Need more detail as loss of smell in this pandemic favours more towards COVID. Yes sinusitis can lead to loss of smell but can't happen such suddenly. Full history required.
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Better you take ENT consultation

Answered2020-08-23 17:07:56

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