instruction: hello doctor I have lost my smell I have consulted many ent doctors for the past two years but could not resolve the problem I also have a frequent cold with sneezing particularly in the morning severe sneezing occurs please help
output: hello the possible causes for loss of smell are rhinitis sinusitis ethmoidal polyps neurodegenerative diseases vitamin b12 and folic acid deficiency tumor of the cos central nervous system trauma but in your case possible the cause is sinusitis with or without polyp rhinitis and sinusitis may lead to congestion and edema of mucosa and also nerve endings may give rise to anosmia so use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days use water vapor inhalation thrice a day for five days use decongestant like phenylephrine tablet lecope ad and anti histamines to decrease congestion avoid cool drinks and ice creams use otrivin nasal spray twice a day for five days use tablet amoxicillin and clavulanic acid 625 my twice a day for five days if symptoms are not improved please get done ray paranasal sinuses and nasal endoscopy then we come to know the cause so review with above reports or consult with your ent specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly