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Loss of Sense of Smell from COVID-19/Flu — What Are My Chances of Recovery?

dan

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May 13, 2012
3,038
Toronto, Canada
Tinnitus Since
06/2011
Cause of Tinnitus
Loud noise
I came down with some form of flu—possibly COVID-19, though I'm not sure.

On Day 5, I lost my sense of smell, which was replaced by a phantom smell (not surprising).

What are my chances of regaining it? Are the chances approximately the same, whether it's COVID or the flu?
 

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