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A member asked:
I have lost almost all of my sense of smell since i used afrin nasal spray three months ago. what do i do?
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Loss of sense smell: If you are still using afrin (oxymetazoline) or nose spray you must stop it, as it is habit forming and causes irritation to nose. You need to consult with your doctor about loss of sense of smell.
Answered 6/18/2014
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