” he said. “We still don’t even know if it’s permanent or not. . . . We don’t know for sure right now, but we think there may be people who permanently lose their sense of smell after this kind of episode.”
The mouth and throat may redden, the eyes may water, and the whites of the eyes may become bloodshot. People, especially children, may have nausea and vomiting. A few people lose their sense of smell for a few days or weeks. Rarely, the loss is permanent. Most symptoms subside after 2...
Loss of smell is asymptomthat is "more suggestive of COVID," said Hayden, "especially if you don't have nasal congestion." People with COVID-19 may lose their sense of smell without getting any of the other cold symptoms such as a sore throat or blocked nose, which is a "clue," s...
it’s easy to get dehydrated. You lose fluid as your body makesmucusand it drains away, and if you have afever, that draws moisture out of your body. And when you take an over-the-counter cold medicine to dry up your runny nose, it can dry out the rest of you, too. Also, aso...
The mouth and throat may redden, the eyes may water, and the whites of the eyes may become bloodshot. People, especially children, may have nausea and vomiting. A few people lose their sense of smell for a few days or weeks. Rarely, the loss is permanent. Most symptoms subside after 2...