This is more common in over-50s and in women, although we don't know why it happens.
With early trigger finger, resting the hand may be enough to help it to pass.Since then my sense of smell has deteriorated.
Losing the sense of smell, known as anosmia, has become widely known as a symptom and long-term complication of Covid, but it is an issue for many people who have never had Covid.It can also be a symptom of nose growths called polyps, and allergies that cause the nose to be constantly inflamed.Some antibiotics that may have been used for a chest infection can change the sense of smell long term.
If there is an underlying cause, such as nose inflammation, polyps or allergies, treating this will help the sense of smell to return.It involves smelling specific strong smells on a daily schedule to help trigger the senses again.
Hayfever's miserable but you don't need a GP for it.I know the symptoms of hayfever can be utterly miserable, but you don't need to see a GP about it.I know the symptoms of hayfever can be utterly miserable, but you don't need to see a GP about it.But most people don't know they can use their pharmacist for this – they will recognise the telltale signs in an instant.
There's no reason to suffer with hayfever, but GPs don't have the answer – pharmacists do