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Is it possible to regain my sense of smell back ?
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Maybe: Depends on what caused the loss.Acute sinusitis-yes;other causes;less likely.
Answered 3/29/2012
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May be: If your lost of sense of smell is due to nasal polyps, severe allergic rhinitis that resulted in physical obstruction of the upper nasal passage where olfactory epithelium are located, treatment of these conditions may bring your sense of smell back. See an ENT doctor.
Answered 12/12/2018
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