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Loss of sense of smell
I have had septoplasty and tonsillectomy surgery a month and half ago. 3 days ago I started having flu like symptoms like runny nose and coughing. I blew my nose a couple of times and 2 yesterday I noticed my sense of smell is gone. Is it Covid related so to isolate or should I consult an ENT
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It can be flu or any viral or bacterial upper respiratory infection.
Next Steps
consult ENT doctor.
Health Tips
avoid forceful nasal blowing.
drink adequate amount of water.
take rest
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Any form of cold can lead to loss of smell generally it's temporary and returns back.
Considering the rise in Covid cases now it's best to test yourself.
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
In case of cold you might have loss of smell.
but better to get tested.
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Dr. Himani Gupta
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Guwahati
Take Flutiday nasal spray 2 puff BD 1-1
Tab Montair LC 1 tab HS for 2 weeks!!
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You can get done COVID testing if you are staying in area who has already more numbers of COVID case or in case if you have travelled recently!!
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