Hello dear doctor I hope you healthy life . I lost...

do you have corona virus ?
if you have any history of recent travel or contact with someone who was diagnosed to have corona virus  during the pandemic you must get yourself tested directly .
anyway , loss of smell and taste still happen for different reasons ?
 I advice you not to panic , it could also be , seasonal flu , upper respiratory tract infection , atypical pneumonia ,allergy  or bronchitis
What do I suggest to get  smell and taste back ?
Drink warm beverages such as chamomile, flowers and anise,  hot soup
stop smoking
Take azithromycin 500mg once daily for 5 days
Take cetrizine 10mg once daily
take dexamethasone 4mg I.M injection
uae frinse nasal spray
take vitamine C 2gm
What is CORONA virus ?
it is a novel virus related to corona virus family which has SARS virus among them and this virus is called covid 19 and is transmitted via respiratiory droplets and direct contact very rapidly and this virus affect respiratory system
What is the emergency treatment of corona virus infection ?
intubation and mechanical ventilation
fluid support
blood pressure stabilization
antithrombotic therapy
hydroxychloroquinine (under research )
azithromycin( under research )
antipyretcis
What are the symptoms of corona virus?
The main symptoms of Corona virus are:
1. long standing high grade , difficult to control fever
2. Coughing
3. Shortness of breath
4. loss of smell and taste
When do symptoms appear?
Symptoms starts after exposure to the virus in 2-14 days
- do the following examination :
1. Clinical examination by the specialist doctor
2. Test blood for the virus PXR
3. Lung imaging examination (CT scan)
How to protect your self from corona virus?
You can prevent your self by following these steps:
1. Avoid gathering areas and groups
2. always wear mouth and nose masks outside
3. wash your hand thoroughly
4. Avoid kissing and body contact