Loss of smell after fever

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Asked for Female, 31 Years

3 days back I got viral fever and I'm recovered completely since yesterday.. I feel normal now but today I realised I lost my smell sense.. should It be concerned?? I have taste sense normal..

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Dr. Ashok Gandhi

General Physician 30 yrs exp Mumbai

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Please go for an RT PCR test. Use Vick’s Vaporub. Stay away from people for a few days

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Dr. K Supriya

Gynecologist 12 yrs exp Bhilai

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Get RTPCR test done.

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Dr. Vardhan Garg

Pulmonologist 7 yrs exp Dehradun

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Loss of smell is associated with mild covid infection. I would suggest you to isolate and do RTPCR test for covid. Can consult me on practo for proper management and prescription

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Get rapid antigen or trunat or rtpcr. I understand your concern and noted your symptoms. I will ask you few more questions to make a exact diagnosis to start investigation and treatment which is best suitable. Please consult me on practo so that i can help you. As per your convenience, book a time slot for consultation. Thank you🙏

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