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Cold loss of smell/taste
Hello i have been suffering from cold ,runny nose,slight fever frm today morng Now i lost my smell and taste.. do i have to be concerned,is it Covid or just normal flu, and when will i get my tate back can any1 pls help
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Can be COVID or can be just common cold.
No need to panique.
Drink plenty of water.4 litres per day.
Gargle with warm salt water 3 times in a day for a week.
Take tab citrazine 10 mg twice in a day for 5 day's
Tab paracitamol 650 mg three times in a day for 3 days
Tab vit c 500 mg once in a day 5 day's
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Get your self tested if symptoms persist for more than 3 days.
or dager signs seen like shortness of breath etc
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It is most likely covid. Kindly consult For proper guidance so it can be detected early if it gets severe and managed accordingly. Most patients deteriorate because they reach healthcare after deterioration of health.
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
More towards covid symptoms.. nothing to panic. Isolate yourself.. consult for further advice and medications for same.
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