Last month i lost my sense of smell so I got tested for covid but it was negative
And it's been 1 month my sense of smell didn't come back.
What can I do to have my smell back ??
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Repeat the RTPCR or Rapid Antigen test. Sense of smell will come back on its own. Start on multivitamins and Zinc tablets if there is no contraindication for the same.
Steam inhalation can be tried. Visit an ENT specialist if the issue persists for much longer.
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