No smell and taste

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No smell and taste

Asked for Male, 28 Years

Lost smell and taste for 6 months. When I run or jock I can smell and taste better

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Dr. Pujita Bandi

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 7 yrs exp Chennai

It could be due to chronic sinusitis or a septal deviation. There are several causes for a anosmia. However 6 months is a long duration. Advisable to consult in ENT opd for examination.

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Watch for headache, vision disturbance, nose bleed

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Dr. Avinash Chaitanya Head and Neck Surgeon 16 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Avinash Chaitanya

Head and Neck Surgeon 16 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Taste is usually affected wen smell is not there.. Mostly your smell issue is because of a nasal blockage or sinusitis... Breathing improves when u exercise so maybe you feel better... You shud get your nose examined

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