No taste no smell because of Corona

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I am 20 weeks pregnant and tested corona positive, I am being home quarantined. I don't have taste or smell.which medicines should I have? I am already having zinc,vitamin c and antibiotics medicines for covid. Please suggest

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Dr. Asha Shanbhag

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You are already taking supplements and antibiotics That is sufficient You will recover don’t worry It take s a few weeks for the sense of smell and taste to return If your symptoms worsen or fever develops contact your doctor immediately

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Dr. Manjiri Kawde

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Anti virals to be added depending on X-ray n blood tests

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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal Gynecologist 35 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal

Gynecologist 35 yrs exp Chennai

Hi. If you are taking Calcium and vit D tab then it is ok . Otherwise add Vit D 1000 iu daily for 2 weeks . Do steam inhalation daily . Be positive . You will be alright after 2 weeks .

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