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Smell related issues

2021-05-10 08:48:13
My sister after covid recovery ,sensing pungent smell from almost everything from food to deos fragrance. What are the necessary medication to be taken ?
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You will have to go in for an endoscopy to rule out any infection in the nose. This will need a physical consult

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This actually a good sign that her damaged nerves are regenerating, though very slowly. Please wait, it might take a year for full recovery of smell.
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Consult a ENT doctor for further information and medications.
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CT Scan of PNS would be in place to rule out any other problems like polyp, Sinusitis.

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Use nasal douching

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