How to Detect Smell Disorders, We Could Be Exposing to Covid-19 Without Symptoms

WARTAKOTALIVE.COM, JAKARTA – Anosmia or loss of the ability to smell is one of the symptoms of Covid 19.

This loss of smell can disappear in a matter of days, months, even permanently.

It depends on which area is affected by the virus and the degree of damage.

Dr. Deasi Anggraini Sp.THT-KL (K) said the Covid 19 virus which attacks the sense of smell was still a matter of debate at the time this virus was discovered.

But finally since March losing of smell has become one of the symptoms of Covid 19.

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The Covid-19 virus attaches to the nose or nasopharynx and causes inflammation in the mucous membrane area in the nose and eventually enters the brain.

“If the inflammation is only in the nasal cavity without damaging the nerves, it is temporary.

In just a few days when the inflammation is over, the smell will return, “said Doctor Deasi when talking on Health Radio broadcast, Tuesday (29/9/2020).

“But if the damage reaches the center of the brain, it can last several months or even be permanent.

In the case of Covid-19, the majority will return. There are only a few permanent ones, ”he added

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