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Cold symtoms
Does normal cold create Smell lloss? I got cold on Saturday(2 days) and little fever and wet cough. Taking dolo tablets and cough syrup(took levocet once since I have allergy). My fever seems to be under control. But cough is there a bit. Yesterday I tried smelling sandalwood oil and was able to smell it .
Today morning I feel my smell is reduced and not able to smell properly. I already got covid couple of years back and vaccinated three times.
Is this a cause of concern? Or is it just because of cold and no need to worry
Please suggest
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Yes. It can create smell loss.
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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Don't worry it's common cold ..
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Connect please
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Common cold and nose block could be the reason for the loss of smell.It may take a few days to resolve.Take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day and drink warm water.
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Not to worry. Cold sometimes can cause temporary loss of smell. Take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day with plain water. For cough drink at least 2.5 litres of warm water daily. Warm water gargles 2-3 times a day. If doesn't get better in 2 days or gets worse. Kindly consult.
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steam inhalation with plain water 2-3 times a day
warm salt water gargles 2-3 times a day
warm water to drink at least 2.5 litres a day
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avoid cold drinks, ice cream and outside food for the next 4 days. (even after cold and cough is not there so that body's immunity is able to get better)
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Steam inhalation will help.
If not kindly consult.
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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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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
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Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manali Saha
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Loss of smell sensation can be there due to nasal congestion or block. Take steam inhalation with karvol plus.
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if not subside please consult
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