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My wife has had a cold for the past week, and has lost her sense of smell is this time. it still hasnt come back after 6 days, how long can it take? she has no other symptoms.

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Dr. Leslie Wynne iii answered

Symptoms: Loss of sense of smell/sense of taste have been recognized as symptoms that can occur with Covid19 infection. It would be helpful to report this when talking with your physician.

Answered 3/23/2022

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A member asked:

My wife has had a cold for the past week, and has lost her sense of smell is this time. it still hasnt come back after 6 days, how long can it take? she has no other symptoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Wynne iii answered

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