Loss of smell may be permanent after one year
An 86 year old man reports permanent loss of smell and taste after using fluticasone propionate nasal spray 50 mcg daily. He notes coffee aroma absence, risks from natural gas, and worries about casual medical counseling. Possible causes include other meds and conditions. literature cites nasal steroids for smell loss but offers no remedy.
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A reader seeks guidance on supporting a suicidal Internet friend in the military and the ethics of responding to RSVP requests. The assistant advises encouraging professional help, avoiding over-dependence, and clarifies that RSVP means please respond, not only if attending, urging polite declines or regrets if no response is given.
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