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How Can Loss Of Smell And Taste Be Treated?
I have recently loss my sense of taste. fruit isn't sweet water tastes awful this has been no going on for 6 weeks now I have lost 12 pounds . I had sinus infection back in January and was on doxycycline. I currently take flecainide and aciphex. I have no appetite. HELP
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
Hello,
Loss of sense of taste and smell is commonly seen when you have a sinus infection as a result of sinus and nasal congestion. Alter taste is commonly seen as a side effect of the medication. So my suggestion is to consult your physician and get evaluated and thorough clinical examination done and treated accordingly. For now, you should start cleaning your tongue using a tongue cleaner. Gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Drink plenty of water.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
Loss of sense of taste and smell is commonly seen when you have a sinus infection as a result of sinus and nasal congestion. Alter taste is commonly seen as a side effect of the medication. So my suggestion is to consult your physician and get evaluated and thorough clinical examination done and treated accordingly. For now, you should start cleaning your tongue using a tongue cleaner. Gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Drink plenty of water.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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