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Weird smell and taste
It's been five months since i recovered from covid. From then there is a weird (fishy type) smell and taste to some kind of foods items like chicken and deep fried products. which doctor should i consult.?
Note: I dont feel this with every food item.
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Post covid this complaints are commonly seen. Mainly in young patients, who were asymptotic or mildly symptomatic.
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Consult an ENT Surgeon.
Nose examination is necessary.
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steam inhalation
anti histamines
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sos nasal drops
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You can consult an ENT and get your nose and mouth properly checked. Covid can affect the nerves which can lead to such altered sense of taste and smell. It may or may not be reversible.
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