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I lost my smell and taste due to covid about a week ago, today if i try to smell something i can feel some smell but if i try for second time i can't feel the smell. does that means i'm getting back the smell or it doesn't mean anything?

Q: i lost my smell and taste due to covid about a week ago, today if i try to smell something i can feel some smell but if i try for second time i can't feel the smell. does that means i'm getting back the smell or it doesn't mean anything?

: Do not worry too much. Sooner or later your smell will come back. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Do not worry too much. Sooner or later your smell will come back. Take care.

Answered 9/18/2023

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A member asked:

I lost my smell and taste due to covid about a week ago, today if i try to smell something i can feel some smell but if i try for second time i can't feel the smell. does that means i'm getting back the smell or it doesn't mean anything?

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