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Smoker With Severe Cough, Cold, Loss Of Appetite And Losing Sense Of Smell. Could It Be Anosmia?
Question: Hi, i suffered from severe cough and cold for 4 weeks almost. though i am better now and my nose isnt stuffy but i have lost my sense of smell completely. i cannot smell anything at all. simultaneously also, my appetite has decreased . is it because i cannot smell food while eating. i am a smoker and i smoke almost 10 ciggs a day. i was reading in the net about amnosia . what do you think could be the cause and what should i do . will breathing exercises and pranayam help? Also, i am on antidepressants since a year. is there a possible connection?
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your efforts for medical consultation in so much distress.
In your case anosmia can occur due to following reasons:
-Infection
-Vitamin deficiency
-Exacerbation of depression due to infection
-Exacerbation of infection damage by smoking
-Combination of above factors
Following steps will help you:
• Yes, breathing exercises and pranayam will help, due to their effect on depression.
• Start multi vitamins as they are easily available. Take milk and fruits in diet.
• It is better to stop smoking gradually.
• If there is change in severity of depressive symptoms then you can XXXXXXX your physician/Psychiatrist for modification in treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr Ashish XXXXXXX Mittal
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your efforts for medical consultation in so much distress.
In your case anosmia can occur due to following reasons:
-Infection
-Vitamin deficiency
-Exacerbation of depression due to infection
-Exacerbation of infection damage by smoking
-Combination of above factors
Following steps will help you:
• Yes, breathing exercises and pranayam will help, due to their effect on depression.
• Start multi vitamins as they are easily available. Take milk and fruits in diet.
• It is better to stop smoking gradually.
• If there is change in severity of depressive symptoms then you can XXXXXXX your physician/Psychiatrist for modification in treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr Ashish XXXXXXX Mittal
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