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  • Female
  • 29 Years
  • 29/01/2025

My dad's been struggling with a cold and cough, and there's phlegm too. He's also lost his sense of taste and is feeling really weak. I'm getting worried. Is this something to be concerned about, and what should we do next?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

fever like illness can sometimes cause loss of taste, its quite normal. Take medicines to reduce fever, cold cough, it will be normal within next week

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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