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Loss of smell

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sarahjr
sarahjr

I had a horrible virus in October, where I couldn't swallow for weeks so lost a lot of weight, at the same time my ears have been popping and ringing continuously, and my smell has gradually declined, I can't even smell coffee now. Every time I swallow I feel a popping sensation at the too of my nose, and when I try and breathe deeply through my nose i'm making a snorting/snoring type noise. I paid for a nasal endoscopy last month and no polyps rtc, mri clear. GP has suggested nasal steroids for 10 days, day 4 no joy at all so far.Does anyone have other suggestions e.g could oral steroids help? I have no appetite either, and wake up dry heaving every morning, prob due to the congestion/affect on breathing at night. So fed up!

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  • june5454
    june5454 sarahjr

    Posted

    Hi have nasal polyps and have no smell or taste. 3 times a year I have a course of steroids and Flixonase nasule drops and within a few days it is back and lasts for about 6 weeks. I see you don't have polyps but could be worth a try.

    • sarahjr
      sarahjr june5454

      Posted

      Thanks for replying, i'll ask my GP about that if the nasal drops don't work )i'm not holding much hope that they ate going to!).

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