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What is best way to treat a loss of taste and smell?
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No treatment to date: Unfortunately there is no tried and true method to treat loss of taste and smell. 70-80% of persons have this symptom resolve in 6 months or less. You can maintain good mouth hygiene with regular brushing, flossing and mouthwash to get the in between spaces. You can also maintain good nasal hygiene using saline nasal washes.
Answered 12/29/2020
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