Cant smell properly

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Cant smell properly

Asked for Male, 29 Years

Hello Doctor, Since 25 days I can't smell 100% and I feel that something is lacking in smelling. I suffered from cold 25 days back and now I am completely OK but still I feel something is missing is smelling. I can say I smell 95%. Please advice How can I treat my smell problem. Thanks

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Dr. Avinash Chaitanya

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 15 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Loss of smell and taste is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (common cold) it generally returns to normal by itself as the effect of the virus reduces.. But in this pandemic situation it is best to rule out the possibility of covid before anything else. Even if it was covid the infection has mostly come and gone.. So not to worry but better to get tested and isolate as per the result

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Dr. Tahir Hussain

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 14 yrs exp Gurgaon

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Many viral infection can lead to smell disorder including covid 19. Post viral smell disorder are common. Sometimes it takes months to recover.

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Needs evaluation

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Dr. Jayesh

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 4 yrs exp North Goa

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It can be Covid. Plz take online consultation or go for swab

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Dr. Jayanta Kumar Das ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jayanta Kumar Das

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Delhi

May be covid ..get tested for it..if negative consult online for detailed evaluation for other causes and treatment. till you get covid report arrange for adequate self isolation.

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