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My taste was regained after covid but now it has bee. Again lessened, tested negative in rtpcr. What should I do? I had covid in April 2021. The taste sometimes decreased. Also the food smell doesn't stay for longer in mouth. Why does it happen?
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Hi don't worry ,it will recover gradually,consult me for Medicine
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