Question 1

i haven't been able to smell or taste for 2 weeks. i thought it was a cold but usually i only lose my sense of smell/taste for a few days. why?

Accepted Answer

Acute neuropathy: I have seen this before.  In the absence of head injury, it is somewhat of a mystery.  I had one patient lose her smell and taste after a flu vaccine.  I think it is due to a neuropathy or acute nerve disease of the olfactory nerve, the nerve that delivers smell, which would also affect taste.  I always give a trial of steroids.

Question 2

is it normal to have no sense of smell/taste after deviated septum surgery/septoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily yes: But this should not be a longnterm problem and if it persists may be indicative of problems with your olfactory apparatus. Discuss with your surgeon.

Question 3

what kind of surgery is done for complete opacification of left frontal sinus as well as of its drainage pathway and moderate anterior left ethmoid sinus opacification no air fluid levels? what is recovery like? do you lose your sense of smell &taste?

Accepted Answer

: May not need surgery depending on what is going on.  Discuss with your own Dr as you did not give us enough info to make even a guess.  Discuss with the ENT who is seeing you to get his expert opinion on what is needed and what might happen in people like you who are your age and with your other problems. Would you like your car Dr to make a diagnosis over the phone??

Question 4

very good evening doctors. i may be having functional endoscopic sinus surgery for complete opacification of the left frontal sinus. will i lose my sense of smell & taste, either temporarily or permanently? what is the recovery process like/how long?

Accepted Answer

: No you will not. Recovery from surgery depends on the nature and extent of it and you should ask your surgeon and he/she  should explain it. When you see a doctor re surgery always ask these questions for your peace of mind and to be able to make an educated decision re. surgery.

Question 5

very good evening doctors. how exactly is complete opacification of the left frontal sinus treated? do you lose your sense of smell/taste from the treatment? is nasal packing required?

Accepted Answer

: Opacification usually means the sinus is filled with fluid, often but not always due to infection. A decongestant spray or drops may be all you need, but an antibiotic may be required if you have other symptoms of infection, like pain, lots of nasal discharge, etc. Probably no need for packing, but each case is different. None of these is likely to alter smell or taste. Follow your doc's advice.

Question 6

how do you recover your sense of smell and taste after a cold?

Accepted Answer

Advise: You may have some residual sinusitis which inhibits normal passage of aromas via the cribriform plate.   If so, treatment of remaining issues should reverse your problems.  See an ENT doctor.  Have also found that many patients restore their sense of smell taking zinc supplements.

Question 7

if the sense of smell and taste are lost for 6 months, will it return?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Most common causes of loss of smell are nasal and sinus disease, uri, and head trauma. Taste loss can be due to dentures or oral disease and bell's palsy. Medication can alter your smell and taste.
A complete head and neck examination with an endoscopic +/- radiologic look in your nose and nasopharynx will be needed.

Question 8

lost sense of smell and taste after my operation. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

What operation: Not "normal" to have loss of smell and taste routinely following surgery unless this involved brain areas for those functions.

Question 9

i have lost my sense of smell and taste, i wanted to get tested for covid ?

Accepted Answer

Covid Testing: The exact testing process may be different in different provinces and between the public and private sectors. In general, you need to first contact your healthcare provider or your local clinic/hospital. They will tell you what the exact process is for you to be tested.

ref: https://www.nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-index/covid-19/advice-for-the-public/what-to-do-if-i-think-i-have-covid-19/

Question 10

why does my sense of smell and taste off?noticed this for a few months maybe since my grandfather died idk?

Accepted Answer

There can be any of: a number of reasons for this symptom. Some are serious and some are not. The only way to know for certain is to see a health care professional and receive appropriate testing. Make an appointment today.

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I haven't been able to smell or taste for 2 weeks. i thought it was a cold but usually i only lose my sense of smell/taste for a few days. why?

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Is it normal to have no sense of smell/taste after deviated septum surgery/septoplasty?

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What kind of surgery is done for complete opacification of left frontal sinus as well as of its drainage pathway and moderate anterior left ethmoid sinus opacification no air fluid levels? what is recovery like? do you lose your sense of smell &taste?

A member asked:

Very good evening doctors. i may be having functional endoscopic sinus surgery for complete opacification of the left frontal sinus. will i lose my sense of smell & taste, either temporarily or permanently? what is the recovery process like/how long?

A member asked:

Very good evening doctors. how exactly is complete opacification of the left frontal sinus treated? do you lose your sense of smell/taste from the treatment? is nasal packing required?

A member asked:

How do you recover your sense of smell and taste after a cold?

A member asked:

If the sense of smell and taste are lost for 6 months, will it return?

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Lost sense of smell and taste after my operation. is this normal?

A member asked:

I have lost my sense of smell and taste, i wanted to get tested for covid ?

A member asked:

Why does my sense of smell and taste off?noticed this for a few months maybe since my grandfather died idk?

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