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Had cold and flu for two weeks couldn't smell anything but its back now the smell only that food smells the same like chemical went to ent gt nasal sp?
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Sinus infection: It's possible you have a mild sinus infection with mucous remaining in the sinus cavity. I recommend sinus washing and a nasal steroid spray. This should help with the odd smell/taste.
Answered 12/6/2016
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