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What Causes Partial Loss Of Smell And Taste While Having Acute Bronchitis?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017
Question: After having acute bronchitis for 3 weeks. Have experience a partial loss of smell and taste.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is mostly due to dryness of nasal mucosa.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of dryness of nasal mucosa is more.
It is common in viral infection like acute bronchitis.
So better to do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
May I know the drugs you are taking because some inhalers can cause loss of smell and taste?
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Partial Loss Of Smell And Taste While Having Acute Bronchitis?

Brief Answer: It is mostly due to dryness of nasal mucosa. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of dryness of nasal mucosa is more. It is common in viral infection like acute bronchitis. So better to do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. May I know the drugs you are taking because some inhalers can cause loss of smell and taste? I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.