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A member asked:

Hai i went to endoscopic sinusitis surgery 5 years ago..sinc that i lost my smelling sense hw to get back again???

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Maybe : This all depends on what you had done, why you had it and what is the condition of your sinuses now. It will be worthwhile to get back into your ENT's office for re-evaluation

Dr Gergits agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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