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I still have a sinus infection which began 12/15/06, was treated with Amoxicillan, followed by Augmenten, neither of which helped.
I have lost two senses: smell and taste. What do you advise?

 

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Female , Age: 66

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Besides antibiotics, Nyquil, Zicam, vaporizor, Afrin nasal spritz and MucinexD...

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January 18 3:24 PM (3 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

Have you undergone an X- Ray of PNS ( Para nasal sinuses ) ?

Any Blood work done ?

What is your age and sex ?

Since how long are you having these symptoms ?

 



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January 18 3:53 PM (28 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
Age: 66
Female
No blood work
No PNS x-ray
Sinus headache began 12/15/2006
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January 18 4:00 PM (7 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

Anosmia is the lack of olfaction, or a loss of the ability to smell. It can be either temporary or permanent. A related term, hyposmia, refers to a decrease in the ability to smell. Anosmia can also be caused by nasal polyps. These polyps are found in people with allergies, histories on sinusitis .

Usually anosmia due to sinusitis is usually temporary .

Check this link to read in detail

http://www.american-rhinologic.org/patientinfo.loss.phtml

Probably you need a thorough ENT examination , blood work and CT scan / X-ray of PNS for further evaluation . Some cases of sinusitis may need surgical intervension .

In the mean time you can take steam twice a day . Saline gargles .Honey , herbal tea etc along with usual medications .



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January 18 5:35 PM (1 hour and 34 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr AMIT MUNJAL's Post: Sorry, I forgot to mention that I have had a post-nasal drip which makes me cough almost constantly and perhaps that changes your perspective on my problem.
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Doctor, I would like to accept your answer to my question but it is still unaswered.

I asked how to get two senses back and you did not tell me. When you answer the question, you will be paid. Thanks...Dolly557

 

 

 

 

 

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