People who lost and regained taste and smell from COVID, what helped them return?

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   MWAdminAuthor March 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm

   Many people who lost their sense of taste and smell during Covid have reported that these senses gradually returned over time, sometimes within weeks and sometimes taking months. Some helpful strategies others have shared include:

   1. Smell Training: Regularly smelling strong scents (like essential oils or spices) to help stimulate the olfactory system.
   2. Nutritional Support: Eating a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly zinc and vitamin A, which are important for taste and smell.
   3. Patience: Understanding that recovery can be gradual, and not getting discouraged if it takes longer than expected.
   4. Consulting a Specialist: Seeking advice from an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist or a therapist specializing in smell disorders could provide personalized guidance.

   Everyone’s experience is different, so what worked for one person might not work for another. Sharing individual efforts could be beneficial for those still waiting for recovery.