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Loss of sense /taste
I have been advised to go for CoVId test which is scheduled for Saturday this week..It's been more than a week that I have lost sense of taste/smell. Could someone tell me how many days does it take for a person to regain their taste/smell
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7-14 days for full recovery
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Dr. R Rohiwal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
36 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Loss of smell is temporary phenomenon in COVID-19
Over the period of two to three weeks it's reverted
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Dr. Sathish Naik
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Vijayawada
In this pandemic time loss of smell & taste r typical of covid19. loss of smell is just a temperory issue & will regain within 7-14days usually. Steam inhalation helps.
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Dr. Md. Naseeruddin
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Loss of taste and smell are classical symptoms of Covid-19. Without test consider yourself suffering from Covid and self Isolate. In few patients we have seen these senses back within 7 days and others have this for about a month.
There's no Medication for this as of now.
Few doctors prescribe Steroid nasal sprays but it has not shown any promising results.
You can try, Steam inhalation with plain water three times daily.
Wishing you speedy recovery.
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