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Hey i was using this chemical product to unclog our tub last year in late july. after that i stopped being able to smell 100% i havent completely lost my ability to smell its just that i cant smell 100%. can you help me please?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably an ENT doctor. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/11/2020

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