Q: I quit smoking 3 weeks ago by using the vapor cigarette, and want to know how long before I get my sense of smell back. I have smoked for 45 years, and hope it’s not too late.
A: Yes, once you quit smoking the sense of taste and smell will improve gradually. However, the smell of cigarette may sometimes get stuck inside your nose and you should use room sprays in your house and remove ash trays to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke.
You can take zinc supplements to quickly get back a normal sense of taste. Zinc helps to act on the taste buds and improve your sense of taste.
— Answer from Dr. R. Bora, physician on JustAnswer.
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