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Mildly affected with covid in 2 months bk - tested in august n was negative.. lost taste n smell.. from past 2.5 months i have only 30-40% of smell n taste. Nasal scan is normal no blockages.
Should i live my life assuming i ll not get taste n smell bk.. i m so anxious & worried. I had all medicines prescribed.. its a depressing feeling plz help
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Hi...post covid anosmia takes atleast 7-10weeks to recover...but the recovery period varies!!
Dont worry!!
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Smell taste will recover from 3 weeks to 6 months. It takes time. And if diabetic or hypertensive recovery is often slow. Need not worry. Keep nutritional supplements on. Rest hope for the best.
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Usually recovers in 3 weeks to one month. But some report of late recovery also there.
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Dr. Sunil Agrawal
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
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Indore
Wait for some time
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