Nose clear but no loss of taste or smell?

I've had a cold for a week now, and since then, I've had neither taste nor smell. This morning, I could actually taste and smell something, but only briefly… My nose is completely clear again, but I still can't smell or taste anything. Why?? I can't stand it anymore… is there really nothing I can do about it? Nasal spray only clears my nose, but I still can't smell or taste. 😒

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AndijGreissel
2 months ago

In the case of such diseases, sense of smell or taste can be quite too temporally limited affecting these senses. A drug might also play. Are you taking antibiotics or something else about your illness?

AndijGreissel
2 months ago
Reply to  Melissa580

The sense of smell and taste can also suffer from the excessive use of swelling nasal spray.

Here are the reasons:

* Wool nasal mucosa: The swelling effect of the spray results in the nasal mucosa strongly swelling. As a result, the odor cells in the nose can be achieved worse, which leads to an impairment of the sense of smell.

* Dry nasal mucosa: nasal spray dries out the nasal mucosa. The smell cells, however, need a damp environment to function optimally.

* Damage to the odor cells: When used permanently, the nasal spray can damage the odor cells, which can lead to a permanent loss of the sense of smell.

Since odour and taste are closely linked to one another, an impairment of the sense of smell can also lead to a change in taste sensation.

What can you do?

* Reduce application: Use the nasal spray as short as possible and not more often than recommended.

* Use alternative: try nasal flushing or inhaling.

* Doctor: If you already notice an impairment of the sense of smell or taste, you should consult a doctor.

ErsterSchnee
2 months ago

This is a well-known episode of Corona. Maybe you weren’t just cold.

AndijGreissel
2 months ago
Reply to  ErsterSchnee

Can also occur in other virus infections such as influenza zb