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Is Loss Of Taste & Smell Normal Post A Cold Infection?
I had a cold about 3 weeks ago. My cold is gone, but I still can't taste or smell my food. WTH is going on? Will my taste buds ever come back? I've been to the hospital and they gave me cetirizine pills and a nose spray called fluticasone propionate.
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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The sensation of taste should come back. It may take a few more weeks. The continued use of the medication may help.
Persistent inflammation of the nasal passages/ sinuses may cause distortion of taste, the medication would help to reduce this.
I hope this helps
The sensation of taste should come back. It may take a few more weeks. The continued use of the medication may help.
Persistent inflammation of the nasal passages/ sinuses may cause distortion of taste, the medication would help to reduce this.
I hope this helps
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