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From burning in the nose of nasal spray i lost my sense of smell and taste. can the nerve heal and i get the sense back?

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Dr. Veena Govila answered

Nasalspray: Nasal sprays can cause loss of smell. Try using nasal saline washes. See your dr.

Answered 5/3/2014

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A member asked:

From burning in the nose of nasal spray i lost my sense of smell and taste. can the nerve heal and i get the sense back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Veena Govila answered

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