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Loss of smell post fever
Last week I was having fever for 3 days now I have lost the smell from couple of days . Pl advice how to regain the smell back .
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Please rule out the possibility of covid before anything else. Loss of smell could be due to any nasal blockage or viral fevers.. It usually returns to normal by itself.. Steam inhalation will help you hasten the return of smell
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Viral fevers can cause loss of smell... considering the pandemic...plz visit nearest COVID testing centre for swab test..
And regarding regain of smell sensation...if it is due to covid...it takes between 7to10weeks for recovery...
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U had probably a covid infection. Wait for 3 weeks
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Dr. Rajen Patel
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
26 yrs exp
Surat
Consult online with pic of nose from nostril side close view and proper history with video call for better understanding of problem
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Mild covid infection is likely
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