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I had a sinus infection. i took 7 days of antibiotics - sense of smell still gone. it comes and goes but mostly gone. how long until it's back?
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Wait: At your young age your sense of smell should return when all effects of nasal inflammation and congestion have cleared. It's good that you're not a smoker.
Answered 3/13/2020
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