False smell after covid

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

Hi, I got covid in June and recovered quickly at that time.I have had the problem of false smells after that.Like the smell wouldn't be around me but I feel it is there. What is the issue and why am I facing this ? Could it be the medication? I have taken ivermectin, favoparivir during that time.

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Dr. Jigna Savani

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 5 yrs exp Ahmedabad

Plz go thoroughly examination of nose. . Specifically nasal endoscopy

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take nasal steam inhalation of camphor capsules check serum B12 level B12 needed for nerve regeneration

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

It's post covid syndrome. Nerve regeneration takes time from 6 weeks to 6 months.