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    george_papas
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    I temporarily lost my sense of smell and taste. 👃 How common is this and how long does recovery take?

    Smell and taste loss: causes and recovery

    Supportive steps

    Cause Note
    Viral illness 🦠 Common cause, usually temporary
    Allergies 🤧 Blocked passages
    Head injury 🤕 Nerve damage possible
    Aging 🎂 Gradual decline
    • Nasal hygiene
    • Treat underlying cause
    • Be patient, smell retraining can help

    Did your sense of smell fully come back? 👃

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