Loss of sense of smell: link to ENT UK

This link will take you to ENT UK, and their web page on "anosmia", the technical term for the partial or complete loss of your sense of smell. Loss of your sense of smell (a common symptom of COVID) can have a real impact on your appetite and enjoyment of food. This can be a real issue for some people, especially if you have already lost a lot of weight after Intensive Care and/or if you are having problems swallowing. ENT UK report that for many patients, their sense of smell returns within a few weeks or months, but for some it can take much longer. There hasn't been a great deal of research on loss of smell, but ENT UK suggest that steroid tablets, drops or nasal sprays might help. Please speak with your GP for more advice.