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Asked for male, 18 years old from Delhi

Sir I am not able to smell from 2 months sometimes smell like a smoke comes from my nose and mouth recently I go to ent doctor they prescribe me covid test which comes negative and after that they give me flutiflo and some allergy tablets there is no effect in my sense to smell so I request you to give me advice that cure this thanks.

Dr. Vilas Misra91%(782 ratings)

MBBS, MS - ENT

ENT Specialist•Lucknow

Dear lybrate-user, take cap. Optisulin twice daily for 15 days and get an mri scan of your nose done.

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Asked for male, 25 years old from Hyderabad

I'm currently having loss of smell and taste. Last friday and saturday I had temperature where I took dolo 650 and now my body temperature is normal. But in the middle of sleep, i'm shivering a little and there is lot of phlegm inside the throat. Please provide any remedy in order to recover soon.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Anosmia is frequently caused by a swelling or blockage in the nose that prevents odors from getting to the top of the nose. Anosmia is sometimes caused by a problem. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.

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Asked for male, 30 years old from Hyderabad

Doctor, please tell me what is exactly loss of smell? I could able to sense few smells which are bit distance away from my nose but could’t able to sense few smells from the same distance and my wife can sense the same from that distance and those which I could’t able to smell if I bring them near to my noise I could sense the smell. Is this called loss of smell?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

If you can close one nostril and inhale through that side of your nose and then close the other and inhale through that side of your nose and you have good air flow, then you’re probably not congested to the point that it would affect your sense of smell.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

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Asked for male, 21 years old from Navsari

I am 20 years old. Last four days I have loss of taste and smell. Fever and also block the nose ,sore throat.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Anosmia is complete loss of smell. Hyposmia is partial loss of smell. Most people with anosmia can taste salty, sweet, sour, and bitter substances but cannot tell the difference between specific flavors. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

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Health Query

I lost my sense of small like 3 days back and its serious cos I don't get food smell while eating or smell anything. Pls I need urgent help.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern, but I will be happy to assist you.
Anosmia is frequently caused by a swelling or blockage in the nose that prevents odors from getting to the top of the nose. Anosmia is sometimes caused by a problem with the system that sends signals from the nose to the brain.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

5 people found this helpful

Health Query

I lost my sense of smell it's been more than one year I thought it's because of cold I took tried many medicine but still I can't smell. Any medicine recommended or home remedy is also fine.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

The most common causes of prolonged smell loss occur as a result of upper respiratory infection, head injury, chronic sinus disease, and aging. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion to Ensure proper treatment.

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Health Query

Hlo sir/mam ,for about 4 days I have lost the smelling power completely in my nose what should I do now if any medication required so please tell me about this medication?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

You should not take any medicine without doctor's advice. It may be harmful and can lead to other complications. We have to look into the details of the problem.
Let's have a detailed discussion to Ensure proper treatment.

21 people found this helpful

Health Query

My cousin got smell & taste issue for 10 days. Now she is fine now taste and smell get back and from last 3 days she has no symptoms. She should be in isolation still, please advise.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

The decreased ability to taste certain types of foods is known medically as hypogeusia .Sometimes, having a cold, sinus infection, strep throat, or upper respiratory infection can result in a decrease in taste sensation. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.

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Asked for male, 37 years old from Dehradun

Last one week my nose not work properly no smell, no taste during eating food but no difficulty take breathing.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

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Health Query

I am suffering from loss of smell last two days I am working in hot areas like building terrace etc. I am drinking chill water every times and getting in cold from last 5 day's I given different types of medicine like crocin and other general medicine but finally I find really loss of smell. I don't have fever. cough. Or runny nose I just find loss of smell can anyone one suggestion to right direction?

Dr. Vilas Misra91%(782 ratings)

MBBS, MS - ENT

ENT Specialist•Lucknow

Dear lybrate-user, loss of sense of smell is the first sign of corona virus infection plus the place you are in, please get yourself tested for the same as quickly as possible.

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