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Loss of smell and taste for 5 days, still awaiting my covid results. will i regain the senses or should i see a doctor?
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COVID 19: Most COVID 19 patients with anosmia recover within 3 weeks. The median time to have return of sense of smell is 7 days. REF: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7211515/#:~:text=Most%20patients%20with%20anosmia%20or,early%20stage%20of%20the%20disease.
Answered 1/10/2021
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Agree with Dr. F: Some people have long term sequelae from the infection. Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor if your senses do not return within 3 months. Long term effects of Covid-19 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20symptoms%20can,within%20a%20few%20weeks.
Answered 1/10/2021
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