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Loss of smell
I tested positive for covid after I lost my smell on 8th October..on 20th October my reports were negative af nd I was discharged from hospital after getting xray reports and ct scan also .. I took all the medicines there..but I m nt able to smell anything till now smell has not come back does it take so much time..m only able to smell sanitizer noting else.. what should I do now please help ??
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Since this is a new virus, and not much is known about this. But it has been seen that almost all cases of loss of smell recover usually within 3 to 4 months. So don’t worry, it will recover.
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you may instill Badam rogan oil in your nose twice a day
Tab Surbex XT
daily.
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Yes it can take some time for your smell sensation to fully get restored.
There is no particular time duration that has been defined for the return of the sensation.
Do not worry. You Will start smiling stuff soon.
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I am doing covid duty for last 8month u can take morning appointment,with paid consultancy
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