What Causes Loss Of Sense Of Smell And Taste While Recovering From Cold?

Posted on Mon, 1 May 2017

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Mon, 1 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : 4 weeks ago, I got over a cold, but my sense of smell and taste have not returned. What can I do to restore them?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nasal decongestant spray

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, losing the sense of smell and taste is common to occur after common cold. It usually returns spontaneously on its own over a period of a couple of months. To help your senses return faster you can use an over the counter nasal decongestant spray 3 times daily to help open your nasal passages and restore your senses. I hope I answered your question .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (3 hours later)

But I can breathe just fine through my nose, and my nose is not stuffed up

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sinus congestion

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, As loss of smell could be due to sinus congestion or sinusitis the nasal decongestant spray may help relieve it.. I hope I answered your question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana