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A member asked:

About 6 months ago i had sinus infection. haven't been able to smell since. the doctor have me nose spray which didn't help. what should i do?

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Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recheck : Your ENT may want to examine you for nasal polyps.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/6/2018

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