Q. I can't smell. Is there treatment for smell loss?
Smell loss can be categorized into two types: **conductive** and **sensorineural**. Conductive loss occurs when the nasal mucosa swells due to rhinitis, preventing odor particles from reaching the olfactory nerves. Sensorineural loss involves nerve damage, often as a sequela of a common cold. Conductive loss typically resolves once the swelling is reduced. For sensorineural loss, however, the chances of recovery are significantly higher if treatment begins within 3 months (often referred to as the 'golden time').
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