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Why Would I Lose My Complete Sense Of Smell And Taste Along Constant Cough?
Question: am 31 years old..a female.. a week ago i travelled to Morocco the weather was cold and rainy which is different than where i live "saudi arabia"..i got sick and i thought it was a flu..took flu meds but nothing got better..afrer i got back to my country i lost my sense of smell and taste completely..2 days ago i went to a dr and he told me its sinus infection and gave me pills (Rinofed) and a spray for my nose..i know it takes time to be cured completely but it doesn't feel normal that i don't see any kind of progress.. this is the first time i get something like this, i always found things smell and taste different when am sick, but never like this. runny nose, pain on the top of my nose..total loss of smell and taste..constant cough please tell me what to do..am freaking out.
Brief Answer:
Acute sinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
The symptoms you have described seems to be related to Acute sinusitis. The altered sensation of smell is due to the damage to the sensitive olfactory nerve endings by the toxins produced during acute infection. Do not worry! It is transient and the symptoms will disappear once the inflammation and infection in the nose and the sinuses clear off.
If you could share the details of the medications you are on, I can help you in a better way.
My sincere advice to you is:
1. To drink plenty of warm water. This hydrates as well as rejuvenates the nasal mucosa and clears the thick secretions from the sinus cavities.
2. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day for 3-5 minutes.
3. An intranasal decongestant such as xylometazoline or oxymetazoline is highly beneficial in opening up your nasal cavity and reducing the nasal congestion.
4. You may also require a potent antibiotic to tackle the infection.
5. Avoid coffee, chilled food, and beverages.
Hope this answers your query. I will be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Acute sinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
The symptoms you have described seems to be related to Acute sinusitis. The altered sensation of smell is due to the damage to the sensitive olfactory nerve endings by the toxins produced during acute infection. Do not worry! It is transient and the symptoms will disappear once the inflammation and infection in the nose and the sinuses clear off.
If you could share the details of the medications you are on, I can help you in a better way.
My sincere advice to you is:
1. To drink plenty of warm water. This hydrates as well as rejuvenates the nasal mucosa and clears the thick secretions from the sinus cavities.
2. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day for 3-5 minutes.
3. An intranasal decongestant such as xylometazoline or oxymetazoline is highly beneficial in opening up your nasal cavity and reducing the nasal congestion.
4. You may also require a potent antibiotic to tackle the infection.
5. Avoid coffee, chilled food, and beverages.
Hope this answers your query. I will be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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