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Lost sense of taste and smell
Im confused whether it is seasonal cold or coronavirus
I lost sense of smell and taste i hv a blocked nose too so im using nasal drops
Im worried what are the symptoms of corona
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Its covid
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test and isolate
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Do a covid RTPCR
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Symptoms of covid differs from person.. since you have loss of taste and smell it's better to be tested.. RTPCR TEST..
Meanwhile follow these..Drink plenty of fluids, steam inhalation,salt water gargling, avoid cold food and drinks, avoid stress and tensions,sleep minimum 8 hours at night, monitor temperature and oxygen levels 6th hourly once.. if any alarming symptoms inform the health authorities nearby.
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