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2020-08-09 13:06:48
Is sense of smell return after recovering from covid19,how long does it take to recover?? Or any other procedures are there to recover sense of smell
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Recovers in majority within maximum 3 weeks
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do not worry for smell

Answered2020-08-09 14:20:59

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In my personal experience it recovers between 5-21 days. Do not worry. It does recover fully in covid19
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do not worry

Answered2020-08-09 13:21:24

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Hello..it's very unpredictable to be honest Because I have seen recovering someone in 5 days and someone in 15 days. Don't lose hope B positive
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if u need more information u can take ENT consultation

Answered2020-08-09 13:15:33

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It takes 2-3 weeks to recover
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Answered2020-08-09 13:12:09

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