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Loss in taste and smell
I was having cough and cold since last 3-4 days. Yesterday then i felt i am not able to taste or smell anything.
Today i went for COVID test and it came NEGATIVE.
What will be the reason for loss of taste and smell and how can i regain it back to normal? What medicine should i take?
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It may happen in normal cold or flu also.
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Taste n smell may be lost in normal flu.
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Consult online for proper evaluation.
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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This is passing phase. Not to worrie. Eat orange pineapple kokam smelling salt will overcome your problem if you need contact
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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You need to discuss ur complaint and symptoms in detail so we can help u with best solution to to ur problems.Please consult personally for ur personalized best care plan.
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Impaired senses are not uncommon in cough and cold
Saline gargle and steam inhalation may be beneficial
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Consultation is advisable
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Take food rich in vitamin c
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Dr. Kevin Reji
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Cold itself causes blocked nostrils which result in loss of taste n smell
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Even if covid test Is negative if you have complete loss of taste and smell it is covid only 30 % covid cases RTPCR will be negative
Good thing when you have loss of taste and smell it is mild covid
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Dr. Ravi Gupta
Family Physician
4 yrs exp
Jabalpur
Along with cough and cold, is fever also there?.
If fever is there take dolo 650mg two times a day. If only cough and cold. Then let me know and accordingly Medicine can be prescribed. Consult online and let me know the details accordingly to your convenient time slot.
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