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Is a burning smell sensation normal during covid? im about 6 days in and i notice when i exhale through my nose i almost get this burning smell. im guessing its inflammation and will be short lived, im hoping its not parosmia. possible causes?

Q: is a burning smell sensation normal during covid? im about 6 days in and i notice when i exhale through my nose i almost get this burning smell. im guessing its inflammation and will be short lived, im hoping its not parosmia. possible causes?

: Covid can cause an inability to taste or smell. As the sense of smell is returning, you can smell odd things. Hopefully, this will be short lived and your sense of smell will return to normal real soon. Good luck with your recovery!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Covid can cause an inability to taste or smell. As the sense of smell is returning, you can smell odd things. Hopefully, this will be short lived and your sense of smell will return to normal real soon. Good luck with your recovery!

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Answered 7/21/2022

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A member asked:

Is a burning smell sensation normal during covid? im about 6 days in and i notice when i exhale through my nose i almost get this burning smell. im guessing its inflammation and will be short lived, im hoping its not parosmia. possible causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Dr Kratzberg and another doctor agreed

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