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I remember years ago reading horror stories of a similar nasal spray (Tamiflu I think?) causing long-term or permanent loss of smell, and swore I'd never use it
by pinko 5y ago
I remember years ago reading horror stories of a similar nasal spray (Tamiflu I think?) causing long-term or permanent loss of smell, and swore I'd never use it since I'd much rather have the flu once than never smell again.
Is that a risk generally with nasal sprays, or something not to worry about?
- yablak 5y agoSeems like it's within sampling error: https://www.ehealthme.com/ds/tamiflu/loss-of-smell/ https://www.ehealthme.com/ds/tamiflu/loss-of-smell/ Especially when flu itself can cause loss of smell/taste: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-21-mn-44059-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-21-mn-44059-... (1988) It's not clear if in those cases the loss lasted after end of use. My guess it resolved on its own.
- weberer 5y agoYou're thinking of the experimental zinc sprays that never made it past testing.
- pinko 5y agoI think you're right. Thank you for the clarification!
- dham 5y agoFlu causes loss of smell too though. Crazy right? By the past 2 years you would think Covid was the only virus ever to cause loss of smell.