How to restore our sense of smell after passing COVID-19

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How to restore our sense of smell after passing COVID-19
How to restore our sense of smell after passing COVID-19
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Impaired olfactory function is one of the consequences of the coronavirus - the loss of the ability to smell something is considered one of the diagnostic markers of COVID-19

According to the Medical News portal, some post-coronavirus patients continue to experience problems with their sense of smell even if they are considered cured.

They often develop parosmia, which means distorted perception of smells.

“For example, instead of smelling a lemon, a sick person can smell rotten cabbage, instead of the smell of chocolate, the smell of gasoline,” experts explain.

Meanwhile, studies by scientists from universities in several European countries (Germany, Great Britain, Poland) show that a simple exercise helps restore the sense of smell after the coronavirus.

“You should inhale at least four different smells twice a day for 15 seconds each,” writes Medical News.

Scientists recommend practicing the exercise in this way for several months. According to them, this method of restoring the habitual susceptibility to smells helps the elderly, as well as the sick, whose sense of smell has suffered particularly badly.

Researchers believe that this method is effective in regenerating the sense of smell impaired not only by coronavirus.

"The method is based on neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to compensate for changes or injuries that occur in the body," the researchers said.

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