Loss of smell and taste and weird smell

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

I had cold for a week in april but i didn't check for covid. after the cold i lost my sense of smell and taste. about a month ago i started smelling a weird smell from most things, the soap and my face cream or some food items sometimes smell similar. i do smell some strong smells like strong perfume or floor cleaner. for taste, it is bland but i can tell if it is sweet or salty. there is also a similar taste in a few things. what should i do and how long will it take to regain it?

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Dr. Foumila K

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 3 yrs exp Kannur

Do evaluate properly to know the cause Better to consult You can try smell retraining therapy

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Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 7 yrs exp Raichur

Smell and taste retraining therapy

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Dr. Baisali Sarkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Baisali Sarkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Kolkata

Smell common object like soap, coffee, tea. Taste training with Salt Sugar Sour everyday.

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