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I am having problems smelling things. i rarely smell things except when i exercise. i used to have a cold almost every time, but that has stopped now?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Acquired anosmia: This has many possible causes, including zinc deficiency (which may be fairly common) and medications. A visit to an ENT physician might be in order.

Dr Balogun agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I am having problems smelling things. i rarely smell things except when i exercise. i used to have a cold almost every time, but that has stopped now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Balogun agreed

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