Hi sir, once I washed my mask with dettol and I puted it on my nose after that day I lost my since of smell what's the problem is this I want to know and how in how many days it will be cured?

Dr. Dinesh BabuENT Specialist11yrs exp

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Dettol is a strong chemical disinfectant and it's not meant to be used in any body parts without proper dilution. The fumes might have probably chemically burnt your nasal mucosa. However there is no need to worry, as this is usually self limiting and it wil get better in a week to ten days. You will start to regain your sense of smell by the end of the week. If there is no improvement or its starts to get worse or some other symptoms appear you might need to consult a rhinologist is person.  

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