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What Causes Loss Of Sense Of Smell And Taste While Recovering From Cold?
Question: 4 weeks ago, I got over a cold, but my sense of smell and taste have not returned. What can I do to restore them?
Brief Answer:
Nasal decongestant spray
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, losing the sense of smell and taste is common to occur after common cold. It usually returns spontaneously on its own over a period of a couple of months. To help your senses return faster you can use an over the counter nasal decongestant spray 3 times daily to help open your nasal passages and restore your senses. I hope I answered your question .
Nasal decongestant spray
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, losing the sense of smell and taste is common to occur after common cold. It usually returns spontaneously on its own over a period of a couple of months. To help your senses return faster you can use an over the counter nasal decongestant spray 3 times daily to help open your nasal passages and restore your senses. I hope I answered your question .
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Dr. Prasad
But I can breathe just fine through my nose, and my nose is not stuffed up
Brief Answer:
Sinus congestion
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, As loss of smell could be due to sinus congestion or sinusitis the nasal decongestant spray may help relieve it.. I hope I answered your question.
Sinus congestion
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, As loss of smell could be due to sinus congestion or sinusitis the nasal decongestant spray may help relieve it.. I hope I answered your question.
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Dr. Kampana
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