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lost taste and smell after infuenza b virus
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lost taste and smell after infuenza b virus
by nanny707, Apr 22, 2008 02:23PM
In Aug. of 07 I had a sinus operation, it was not a very detail operation. I know that i have some polys on the upper forehead and below the eye area, but they were not removed. I feel like the operation helped me, I seem to have a pretty good air flow most of the time.
Feb. of this year, I got very sick flying from The South back to the East. I had a temperature of about 103 degree and was told by the dr. that i had the flu, B Strain, i was given a shot of predsisone so my metabolusim would speed up.
It took me about 5 days to get back on my feet. Ever since I got the flu i can not taste or smell anything. I just burned microwave pop corn and can not smell the awful odor. please help me.
Nancy
Feb. of this year, I got very sick flying from The South back to the East. I had a temperature of about 103 degree and was told by the dr. that i had the flu, B Strain, i was given a shot of predsisone so my metabolusim would speed up.
It took me about 5 days to get back on my feet. Ever since I got the flu i can not taste or smell anything. I just burned microwave pop corn and can not smell the awful odor. please help me.
Nancy
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Apr 23, 2008 02:56PM
, Apr 23, 2008 02:56PM
It sounds like the infection you had in February somehow has affected the lining of your nose to the extent that it has affected your smell and taste. It is possible this is from a continuation of the inflammation caused by your infection. I would suggest having your physician look into your nose and see if it looks inflamed. If this is the case, it might be worthwhile to have a trial of inhaled nasal steroids for a short time to decrease this inflammation. If the physician does not see inflammation, you may need to see an ENT specialist to determine the cause of the change in the nerve for smelling that is located in your nose.
