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Loss of smell
Am having mild tonsillitis with mild cold and gone through COVID rapid test which came out negative on Monday and from Wednesday evening I didn't have sense of smell. Very much confused of what this could be as my test is negative and I don't have any other symptoms like fever,cough .
Am a nursing mother for a new born baby so getting panic of my situation.Anybody please help.this same problem is with my mother also.
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Dr. Sathish Naik
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Ya probability of false negative report for covid is high with rapid kit tests. Get RTPCRcovid test this time. Do not panic. Proper diet n basic exercises give good immunity to fight against. Use otrivin nasal drops , steam inhalation for cold.
Take online consultation after getting ur RTPCR report
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Dr. Yogeshwar C
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Loss of sense of smell in both of you and you with cold and sore throat can be the only symptoms of CoVID with no fever and cough
Even though you have got tested it may be false negative which can be up to 30% or you could have contracted infection after getting tested
Next Steps
Get Covid test for both of you
Health Tips
Do not panic
Wear mask always even when feeding baby
Self quarantine
Maintain social distance
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