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I am loosing my sense of smell. what can i do to restore it?
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Lipoic Acid may work: This seems to happen to some as they age, but it can also signal some diseases. Early parkinson's can include this, as can diabetes, chronic nasal problems & some neurological - you can be examined & treated for these. Some think dietary zinc helps, lipoic acid seems to and the old asthma drug, theophylline. Work with your doctor on it. Good luck!
Answered 9/5/2013
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