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Lost smell and taste post cold
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I had been suffering from cold a week ago. Had stuffy nose without nasal discharge and had sore throat. it was accompanied by mild fever ranging between 100.3-100.9. Now stuffy nose issue has resolved and sore throat is mild with no fever. But I haven't got back my taste and smell. I cannot smell even a little. Ability to taste is also lesser. No other discomfort. Please let me know if this is normal and what can be done.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
It will take time to regain your sense of smell and taste...
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Kanpur
it take few weeks .
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