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Loss of taste and smell
I had cold and fever, now fever is gone but dry cough is there as well as I am unable to feel the taste of anything I eat even can't smell. Please help with the medicine which I need to take.
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Dr. Smitha Nambiar
General Physician
19 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
The symptoms you describe can be due to any respiratory infection or covid19 infection.
For dry cough you can use some over the counter lozenges., keep yourself well hydrated with plenty of warm liquids, steam inhalation.
Use a mask at home and if possible isolate yourself in a separate room to protect your family members.
If symptoms persist for more than 5 days or if there is any difficulty in breathing you should visit your nearest covid test center for further investigation and treatment.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Please visit nearest clinic or any Govt fever clinic.
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Dr. Rohit P
General Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Thane
Inability to feel the taste and loss of smell are prominent symptoms of COVID-19
And you even have cough.
Please visit nearest fever clinic or covid screening center at the earliest.
Keep yourself well hydrated.
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