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The effects of COVID-19 on the human body are still being studied and understood. However, we do know that one of the most common symptoms of COVID infection is smell and taste loss. For some people, this can be a temporary side effect. But for others, the loss of smell and taste can be long-lasting.
While losing your sense of smell and taste is not life-threatening, it can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Smell loss can make it difficult to identify potential hazards, like gas leaks or spoiled food while taste loss can make it hard to enjoy your favorite meals because they taste bland and unappetizing.
Scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how COVID-19 affects the human body, but the virus is believed to cause temporary olfactory dysfunction by attacking the nerve cells in your nose instead of damaging the olfactory neurons. This is exactly the reason why many COVID patients regain their sense of smell and taste after recovering from the infection.
Nasal symptoms associated with COVID-19, such as a runny nose, stuffy nose, and congestion, can also impact your sense of smell. This is because the mucus produced by these symptoms can temporarily block your olfactory receptors, making it difficult for you to identify tastes and smells.
If you are struggling with smell and taste loss, weeks or months after recovering from COVID, there are a few things you can do to try to improve your symptoms.
One of the most effective ways to regain your sense of smell is through smell training or olfactory training. This involves exposing yourself to specific smells for a set period of time each day. You can start by smelling common household items, like coffee, spices, or essential oils. This will help stimulate your olfactory receptors and improve your sense of smell.
Taste training is a similar process to smell training, but it involves exposing yourself to different tastes instead of smells. Try to eat room temperature foods and drinks because extremely hot or cold temperatures can distort your sense of taste. You should also avoid foods that are high in fat, as they can coat your taste buds and make it difficult to identify other flavors.
The best way to help your body fully recover from COVID-19 is to boost your immune system. This will help your body fight off the virus and improve your overall health. There are a few simple things you can do to boost your immune system, like eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly. You can also take supplements, like vitamin C or zinc, to help support your immune system.
Keeping your nasal cavity clean is important for several reasons. First, it will help clear out any mucus that could be blocking your olfactory receptors. Second, it will help reduce your risk of contracting a secondary infection, like a sinus infection, which could further impact your sense of smell. Brushing your teeth morning and evening is also important, as poor dental hygiene can also contribute to smell and taste loss.
There are no known medications that can help improve your sense of smell and taste after COVID, but there are a few alternative solutions you can try. One of the most promising is chiropractic care. Chiropractic adjustments have shown to improve olfactory function by increasing blood flow and nerve conduction in the nose.
The spine is home to your central nervous system, which controls everything from your sense of smell and taste to your heart rate and breathing. When your spine is out of alignment, it can put pressure on the nerves in your spinal cord and cause problems with nerve function.
The atlas, in particular, which is the top vertebra in your spine, supports 12 cranial nerves that affect your head, face, and shoulders. When these nerves are compressed, it can cause a variety of problems not only with your sense of smell and taste but also with your hearing, vision, and balance.
Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to realign the spine and relieve pressure on the nerves. It improves spinal function and helps the nervous system properly communicate with the rest of the body, including the nerves that control your sense of smell and taste.
If you are looking for a safe and non-invasive way to improve your sense of smell and taste after COVID, chiropractic care may be the answer you are looking for.
Prince Health and Wellness is here to help. We offer gentle and effective chiropractic adjustments that will not only help improve your sense of smell and taste but your overall health as well. Start your journey to recovery today by scheduling a consultation with us. We look forward to helping you get your life back on track.
