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Hi dr i lost my sense of smell when i got corona and now i'm on my 18 day after i got my symptoms and i still don't smell verry well how long it will take to get it back 100%?
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Anosmia: Although most people have resolution of anosmia within two weeks of recovery of other symptoms, this may linger for months for some.
Answered 10/5/2020
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