Coronavirus smell loss ‘different from cold and flu’ – BBC News

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The loss of smell that can accompany coronavirus is unique and different from that experienced by someone with a bad cold or flu, say European researchers who have studied the experiences of patients.
When Covid-19 patients have smell loss it tends to be sudden and severe.
And they usually don’t have a blocked, stuffy or runny nose – most people with coronavirus can still breathe freely.
Another thing that sets them apart is their “true” loss of taste.
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