Causes of lost or changed sense of smell. Changes in sense of smell are most often caused by: illnesses such as a cold, flu or COVID-19. sinusitis (sinus infection) an allergy, like hay fever. growths in your nose (nasal polyps) It can also be caused by some medicines and, rarely, by more serious conditions like Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy.
Problems with our sense of smell, including phantom odors or a loss of smell, can be a warning sign of serious illness. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Covid infection has been the mainBoil or heat up water and let it cool until it’s warm or at room temperature. Mix 1/2 tsp salt to 8 ounces of warm water. Pull the salt water to the back of your throat and gargle it for about
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