A member asked:

I've had a bad cold and heyfever for a week. my nose is not blocked anymore but i've lost my sense of taste? will it come back?

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Dr. Bonnie Bock answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Cold or sinusitis : A viral infection is a cold or scientifically "rhino sinusitis""because the viruses that cause these illnesses often infect the sinuses. After about a week the symptoms usually improve. Nose blowing may contribute to a bacterial sinusitis loss of smell suggests a bacterial sinus infection and indicates a need to call or make an appointment with an md.

Answered 11/12/2012

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