Smell and taste issue.

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Asked for Male, 28 Years

I m covid positive before one month. After the 1 one month I m still not smell and taste due to covid.

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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Pune

Smell and taste sensation will be returning slowly as nerves that create smell sensation can be damaged overnight but take a long time to grow back, maybe year or so.

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Dr. Swathi. N

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Smell and taste loss due to covid can take longer to return in few people. Practice saline nasal wash (Jal neti) twice daily and deep breathing exercises also

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consult ent doctor for complete evaluation

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Dr. Anil Gupta ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Lucknow Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anil Gupta

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Lucknow

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Return in few weeks Steam inhalation Avoid cold items

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consult online if needed

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