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How common is it for covid to occur without causing loss of taste or smell?

Q: how common is it for covid to occur without causing loss of taste or smell?

: It is quite common and many cases have few or no symptoms.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

It is quite common and many cases have few or no symptoms.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/31/2021

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By my experience, loss of taste and smell is more common in Covid-19 infected females than males. However, these symptoms are still less common compared with fever, sore throat, fatigue, body aching and cough.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/31/2021

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A member asked:

How common is it for covid to occur without causing loss of taste or smell?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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