alergic rhinitis - removed polyps but no smell no taste Posted: 10-30-07 13:05pm
i have alergic rhinitis i have had 2
operations to remove polyps....after the
ops i was fine for a good few years the
about a year ago i got a real bad
infection and when it was over i had no
sense of smell my doc prescribed nasonex
nasel spray and fexofenadine tablets these
have stopped the constant runny nose but
then about 4 months ago my sense of taste
went i can tell the difference between
sweet and savoury salt and sour etc but no
flavours...Have you any sugestions and do
you think the medication could be making
it worse?I have high blood pressure that
is well controlled by nifedipine.I would
appreciate your input.Thanks.Marlene
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MandMs
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Posted: 10-31-07 04:33am
Some patients using Nasonex are
complaining of loss of smell.
Temporary loss of the sense of smell is
common with nasal allergies, like allergic
rhinitis.
Loss of sense of smell can be due to
neurological and endocrine disorders.
Have you been suggested to visit a
neurologist and endocrinologist?
Are you covered with your insurance for
doctor specialist's visit?
Please, watch for a salt intake.
There is a obvious link between people
with loss of taste and high blood
pressure.
Wating for your post!
Best wishes!
Marija
