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Can Treated Sinus Infection Return The Sense Of Taste?
I am being treated for a sinus infection which occurred after a chest infection which i had end of may have a weird smell in nose and no taste first given amoxycylin am now on second course of doxycycline but not much better should i be patient and wait for simptoms to clear and will taste / smell return. thanks
Sat, 10 May 2014
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With your query having unpleasant smell in the nose and different taste are common in sinusitis this is because of the presence of infection and infected material in the air spaces that is sinuses. Nothing to worry about, have the medicines regularly as doctor suggested avoid taking anything cold and have steam inhalation for quick relief from symptoms.coming to your second problem all the senses including taste wil be back once the infection subsides.hope this is helpful.
With your query having unpleasant smell in the nose and different taste are common in sinusitis this is because of the presence of infection and infected material in the air spaces that is sinuses. Nothing to worry about, have the medicines regularly as doctor suggested avoid taking anything cold and have steam inhalation for quick relief from symptoms.coming to your second problem all the senses including taste wil be back once the infection subsides.hope this is helpful.
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