I lost my taste and smell due to covid today. tested positive on thursday. is there anything i can do to speed up regaining my smell and taste?

Typically, the sense of taste and smell returns as the virus runs its course. Other than drinking plenty of fluids, resting and taking care of yourself so you recover from the virus, there is no specific treatment to get your taste and smell back faster. Hopefully, it will return quickly for you! Hope you feel better real soon!

If you are within the first five days of the onset of symptoms, and you are at risk of severe complications of Covid, you may be able to be treated with Paxlovid. Otherwise, there is nothing that will make the sense of taste and smell return more quickly. Seek emergency help if you are having any trouble breathing. Good luck.