Cannot smell

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Cannot smell

Asked for Male, 38 Years

Hi This is regarding my wife who is 38 years and has cold. She has no sense of smell. She can taste things but only issue is smell. Please advise.

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Dr. Rupal V Rana

General Physician 21 yrs exp Mumbai

She will require decongestant medicines and she will be completely alright.

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Dr. Rishidhar Bhoopal Emergency Medicine 18 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rishidhar Bhoopal

Emergency Medicine 18 yrs exp Hyderabad

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During cold loss of smell is common , but in given pandemic situation always watch for other associated symptoms like fever, cough, bodyaches , tiredness ,.weakness ....if this loss of smell lasts got long time need to check on covid infection as well....till then continue decongestant nasal drops, steam inhalation