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Smell lost for corona
I infected by Corona on 17th May'21, now I am feeling good. However I have lost smell from 20th May. Can you please tell me when I will get smell back
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Hello there, this is one of the symptoms of covid 19, It usually take 8-10 days to recover if treated with proper medication, otherwise lead to more symptoms. So there is nothing to worry about. You'll be fine with medication.
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Don’t worry its normal use 'olfactory training.' For better and faster results
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Hello, good afternoon.
It can take anywhere around 7-10 days for the sense of smell to come back.
In some patients it might take longer also.
Don't worry.
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Consult if you have any other symptoms.
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Dr. Saima Iqtadar
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Loss of smell may take anywhere from a week to months for recovery.
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Practice Olfactory exercises regularly to regain your olfactory senses.
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Dr. Narendra Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Nainital
complete smeel reovry can take up to six month.
as a ent surgeon i can tell u its very difficult to completry recover from this u should satrt some nasal drops and antioxidant for speedy recovery.
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feel free to consult for further advice, and prescription
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