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Nose blocked from 3 days
Im 31,M,my nose was running from 3 days ,but it blocked yesterday accomanied with loss of smell n taste,mild cough.No fever,oxygen level 97-99.
Started azi500,dolo 650,montek lc,limcee,pantocid.
Am i taking right medicine,took from local physician,he said loss might be due 2 viral too,not necessary by corona
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No harm in getting the RT-PCR done. You will get better and targeted treatment after that
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Go for COVID RT PCR.
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Dr. Divya B
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please do the RT PCR test and then proceed. You can take the medicines prescribed.
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Dr. Nagamani YS
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi there
Loss of smell in the present scenario is more in favour of covid infection , although it can be a presentation of other viral infection or allergic rhinitis.
However it's safer to go ahead with RT PCR test to avoid progression of disease and protect your dear ones
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continue same medication till results are out and isolate yourself
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