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Loss of smell
Whenever I have common cold, there is loss of smell for 4 days . On the other hand , my family members experience this loss of smell for 1 day only. Why does it take so long in my case to recover from the damages of olfactory nerves?
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
common cold causes loss of smell. It lasts for some days.
Recovery time varies from person to person.
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Dr. Bapu Kishanrao Thagnar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
22 yrs exp
Bidar
For few days, there will be loss of smell, after recovery, it will be alright
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consult online
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steam inhalation
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Dr. Shradha Chandra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
No .... Common cold causes loss of smell ...
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