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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Oropharyngeal Infection
Question: 45 year old male, generally fit and healthy. Sense of taste and smell diminished abruptly about 2 months ago and remains so. it was preceded by an extended period (3 weeks) of nighttime congestion although not sure it is related). What could cause this and what kind if dr. should i see?
Brief Answer:
Consult an ENT specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
An abrupt decrease in sense of taste and smell can be due to an oropharyngeal infection. You had a history of congestion also which can precipitate this change. You need to consult an ENT specialist for a proper examination. Warm saline gargles, proper antibiotics and methylcobalamin supplements can help.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Consult an ENT specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
An abrupt decrease in sense of taste and smell can be due to an oropharyngeal infection. You had a history of congestion also which can precipitate this change. You need to consult an ENT specialist for a proper examination. Warm saline gargles, proper antibiotics and methylcobalamin supplements can help.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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