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My aunt have lost the sense of smell since one month. doctor have prescribed floresp nasal spray but no improvement. is there any home remedies.

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Loss of Smell sense: You are a Caring Niece! Diagnosis needs to be made for right treatment. Have your Aunt be seen by ENT Specialist for • Acute sinusitis • Influenza (flu) • Hay fever • Non-allergic rhinitis • Chemical exposures insecticides or solvents Consult a Neurologist for • Diabetes • High BP medications • Zinc deficiency • Alzheimer's • Aging Have Treatment based upon Diagnosis

Answered 5/30/2016

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Need to see an ENT specialist, anosmia, loss of sense of smell, can happen after a viral infection,or for other reasons, hence the need for a specialist input since it lasted for a month already. Floresp is a mild local nasal steroid, needs to be used rightfully, rather in high doses for such condition, but still though might not be what she needs, see a specialist, good luck

Answered 5/29/2016

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