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What Causes An Altered Sense Of Smell While Having Food?

I think I ve had pneumonia all last week or maybe strep I m not sure but I m feeling alot better not except any kind of food I try to eat smells like rubbing alcohol which makes it really hard for me to eat anything right now.. why is this happening and what can I do to make it stop?
Wed, 10 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Changes of smell sense while you have gone through an upper respiratory infection are very likely due to the infection itself which most of the times is a viral infection.
The infection may affect the smell receptors and may cause strange sensations. It is expected to fade away soon as the symptoms of the infection go away.
You just need to make sure you eat frequent small amounts of food and you can avoid strong taste and strong smell food to help with the problem you are having. Plane soups and fruit should be easier to eat.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes An Altered Sense Of Smell While Having Food?

Hello, Changes of smell sense while you have gone through an upper respiratory infection are very likely due to the infection itself which most of the times is a viral infection. The infection may affect the smell receptors and may cause strange sensations. It is expected to fade away soon as the symptoms of the infection go away. You just need to make sure you eat frequent small amounts of food and you can avoid strong taste and strong smell food to help with the problem you are having. Plane soups and fruit should be easier to eat. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician