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What Causes An Impaired Sense Of Taste And Smell After A Septum Surgery?
I had septum surgery last month. I have severe flu n cold symptoms. I have no sense of taste and smell after surgery. I was always very sharp with this senses before surgery. Will I regain the senses .lufe is so hard because I can t smell anything. Thanks
Sat, 15 Dec 2018
Hello,
It can happen after a nose surgery.
Generally, it will settle in few weeks.
As of now you can use saline nasal drops for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persists better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It can happen after a nose surgery.
Generally, it will settle in few weeks.
As of now you can use saline nasal drops for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persists better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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