Unable to Smell

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Unable to Smell

Asked for Male, 24 Years

Hello Doctor Few days back I recovered from cold, but now I am unable to smell or taste anything. I had used vicks vaporab from unstuffing my nose during cold. Now I am afraid, is this loss of smell permanent or it will recover? It's been around 3 days i am not able to smell anything, nor I get any taste of food. Please help doctor. Is this a serious issue? What steps I can take to help myself. Any home remedies? Thank you

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Dr. B G Ravindra Babu

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 37 yrs exp Bangalore

A nasal endoscopy with or without a CT scan will help take the next step. Better if checked early.

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Dr. NP Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 45 yrs exp Gurgaon Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Pls visit me in Trisenses clinic sec 51 between 3pm to 7pm

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