I Have Had A Smoke Like Smell In My Nose And Upper Mouth For 2days

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2020

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Question : I have had a smoke like smell in my nose and upper mouth for 2days, i do not smoke.

Answered by Dr. Riyanka Chail (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly reply to us with the below stated detailed information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since you have given a history of smoke like smell since 2 days, I would like to ask you is it accompanied with fever, headache and body pains? or any injury in the past or recent past ? or has this happened in the past
Also could you please inform us of any past history of hypertension and diabetes or any diseases of past and family history.
I would also like to ask you if in the present scenario of Covid -19 pandemic, is there any history of contact with covid positive cases?
Can you also please inform us if you are on any medications presently as some medicines can alter sense of smell.
Kindly reply with the information so that i can assist you better.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Riyanka Chail, General & Family Physician

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