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I lost smell and taste sense from few days is this corona. I have sinuses problem due to which often get cold and mild fever

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I lost at sudden my sense of smell and taste yesterday. I got to know this is one of the main symptom of Covid so today I have undergone my test, the report is still pending. Now what I supposed to do to regain my sense of taste and smell. Kindly guide.

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It is a very common symptom of Covid. The sensation usually comes back to normal after few days. U should start on Multivitamin medications and a steroid nasal spray for early improvement. ...  Read More

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No sense of taste and smell from the past two weeks.I had high fever and cough in the first week,but later on the sense of smell and taste isn't back since then. I am taking steam regularly once a day and drinking hot water after waking up.Please suggest a solution.

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Please get tested for covid 19 and take consultation ...  Read More

I had severe cold and sneezing post which I lost sense of taste and smell completely. I visited ENT n was put on antibiotics for a week.a nasal endoscopy was perfd which revealed infection on the left nostril.I still feel that my smell sense had not come back fully and mild smell still doesn't feel anything. a monthnow

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Hi it takes time to regain taste...consult your surgeon they may put you on some medication to improve the taste sensation.. ...  Read More

Last week I had a fever for two days then after taking medicine it was gone but cold persisted for a week. Now I don't feel cold anymore but my sense of taste and smell are completely vanished since I had this fever.

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It's been 4 days I've lost my sense of smell and taste, fever rarely comes between 99-100. Seems I have cold in the upper part of my nose. Body feels fatigued at times. Please suggest some remedy.

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Loss of taste and smell especially in young patients is one of the presenting symptoms of Corona / COVID 19. PLEASE URGENTLY GO TO ONE OF THE GOVERNMENT OR MUNICIPAL HOSPITALS / COVID Testing Centers ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, From past 4 days I have noticed reduced sense of Smell and taste. I had cold but now I feel it's has subsidised. I had taken general physician consultation and following the medicine doctor has prescribed. Just want ENT doctors suggestions. How long does it tak to regain my complete smell and taste. I get to know smell of perfume, saniz

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If you don't have a smell sensation then You don't feel any taste sensation as well as this is a pandemic time and lots of sensation of smell is a typical feature of Covid please get tested for Covid ...  Read More

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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Hi, I was fell down to back side on 27thApril when I was doing exercise, my head was touched floor softly, I was having mild pain on my head for two days, There is no bleading or swelling issue. Used medicine for shoulder pain which was given by PHC. From 28th April onwards my smell and taste senses reduced, continuesely I am getting one bad sm

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Hi, 3 days back I tested negative for corona in rapid and rt-pcr but still have cold and cough, apart from that I'm loosing the sense of smell and taste and have headache also my body temperature Is rising.Is it corona or due to normal cold it's happening. Thank you.

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I am from Mumbai. I have drastically lost sense of taste in last 6 months. I was suffering from Sinus, and both ear discharge since childhood. Since 2012 I developed allergy rhinitis and right ear discharge. I had covid in Jan 2021. I had thyroid. Now because of loss of sense of taste I dont eat food. My weight has come down from 62 kg in Aug 2025

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Metaspray nasal spray, 2 puffs both nostrils twice daily for 1 week ...  Read More

I get sick 4 days back now recovered but now I m getting weird smell and taste in throat what could be reason

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Was it throat infection? Did u take any antibiotics? Or multivitamin syrup? Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance. ...  Read More

Had a viral fever 5 months back and lost my smell and taste since then.. pls suggest a treatment......

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Check your nose to rule out any sinus inflammation ...  Read More

Having loss of smell and taste after viral fever. It's been four months now. Any suggestions.........

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have had septoplasty and tonsillectomy surgery a month and half ago. 3 days ago I started having flu like symptoms like runny nose and coughing. I blew my nose a couple of times and 2 yesterday I noticed my sense of smell is gone. Is it Covid related so to isolate or should I consult an ENT

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Any form of cold can lead to loss of smell generally it's temporary and returns back. Considering the rise in Covid cases now it's best to test yourself. ...  Read More

I had cold and fever 4 days ago after after taking meftal forte and cefpodoxime for two days now fever has gone I'm having very worst nausea and feeling yuck taste and smell in throat and mouth .pls advise? Do i stop antibiotic or change?

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Complete your antibiotic course. Do not change or stop it in between . It will take some time but taste will get better. Try warm liquids . Less oily and spicy food ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with H Pylori after my doctor confirmed with endoscopy. So he gave me PPI for 14 days and after my 14th day I cured my H Pylori infection and realised my sense of smell was reduced by 50% . My doctor told it will come back but it's been 2 months still it's not come back . I'm really worried . Is it related to any brain related issue

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The correlation of function related to smell and h pylori is debatable, better to wait for few days and observe whether you regain full sense back. If not yes can visit a neurologist and psychiatrist. ...  Read More

"She haven't been able to taste or smell anything for the past two months. A local doctor initially suggested that it might be due to a cold and cough, but my mom haven't had any cold or cough symptoms for the past month."

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

There was a head injury and after that the sense of smell has gone away. Its been 2 years but it hasn't come back. What can we do?

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Metaspray nasal spray for 2 weeks ...  Read More

I am having metallic taste from last 4 month, what should I do? I had Chikungunya 6 month back and also had one tooth extraction, i have stopped all medicine 3 weeks back but still the metallic taste is increasing, I sometime feel metallic smell from my mouth even after brushing

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It's been 17 days I loss my smell and taste , no fever only thick nasal mucus and dry cough ..already taken full course of 2 antibiotics, Amoxicillin clavulanate 625 and after then fixsanem er 300, anti histamine, cough syrup but no relief.. kindly help me to get my smell and taste back..

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Do CECT nose, pns. Blood for urea creatinine. Do salaine wash of nose three times daily for two weeks. Do Covid test also. Start smell and taste traing. Take some mild and both pungent smell like rose ...  Read More

Is there any to increase sense of smell ... medicines or ways it can be regained at home..will pay the needed fees for the same..thanks

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Rule out any nasal pathology first ...  Read More

For past 2 to 3 weeks i have lost sense of taste in my tongue and also it has become way sensitive to spiciness. I have never experienced this please let me know what need to be done .

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Hello Sir, My wife recovered from fever which last two days. Currently no fever since two days but cough /cold still persist along with loss of taste/ smell/appetite. Taken antibiotic Gudcef CV 200 BD for 3 days. Kindly guide me further course of action/ medicine to add. Any medical investigation required?? Is something to worry

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Hello Doctors', I have lost the smell and taste from the last 5 days due to the cold. And the nose and ear are getting blocked. I am 23 weeks pregnant. Could you please suggest what I should do now. I have taken levocetrizine and sinarest but no relief. Please suggest.

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Few investigations needed Avoid cold and sour food Steam inhalation and gargles Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

Hi Doctor.. is it normal to have less sense of smell in common cold... Am down with cold. Runny and stuffy nose... Today I can feel I lost smell or have less sense of smell.. no fever no throat pain.

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

Its been 4 days i got my wisdom tooth extracted..Theres a bad taste & smell from my mouth..theres no significant pain but bad smell & taste ..why is it?

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Hello! Kindly get examination done ...  Read More

I have been a pretty healthy individual until now. A week prior I had fever sore throat which turned into loss of taste and smell for a week. After returning to normal the next week itself I again got sore throat cough fever for 4 days , now loss of taste and smell(had pudina chaas from matka) Also I've smoked occasionally since 10 years , gave up

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Mostly viral infection ...  Read More

I have no fever or pains. But I don't smell or taste anything. I have running or stuffy nose. Heavy head.

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Viral probably ...  Read More

Hi , I've been having a cold since last 6 days , I had runny nose for the first two days and now I have blocked nose on one side alternating throughout the day. I am not able to smell anything at all since last 3 days, today is 4th day, During the day even when nose is unblocked for sometime , I am not able to smell at all. Please provide some sug

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Get covid 19 tested ... It might be due to AURTI ... Kindly take - Tab. Sinarest 1 tab BD N/d xylometazoline 3 drop tds Cap. Zincovit 1 cap OD ...  Read More

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