No Sense of Smell or Taste

Covid-19 Side Effect

Due to allergies and rhinitis a few years ago, I lost my sense of smell. I remember that the scariest thing about this was that I couldn’t tell if the food was fresh or not. At that point I realized how much I depended on my sense of smell as part of my safety. Fortunately this passed and I remember the delight when I could taste again - even hotel scrambled eggs were delicious. 

You probably know by now that one of the side-effects of COVID-19 is the loss of smell and taste. Can you imagine?!

“Anosmia or the loss of smell is one of the most common symptoms of Covid-19. It affects an estimated 80 percent of people who contract the virus. The majority recover in a week or two, but some who were sickened in March and April have yet to regain their sense”. Read about their experiences here.