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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa090.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.afcurgentcare.com/boulder/blog/some-common-causes-of-loss-of-smell-and-taste/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.afcurgentcare.com/boulder/blog/some-common-causes-of-loss-of-smell-and-taste/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.afcurgentcare.com\/boulder\/blog\/some-common-causes-of-loss-of-smell-and-taste\/","crawl_time":1772764302,"first_indexed_time":1674673633,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,afcurgentcare!www,\/boulder\/blog\/some-common-causes-of-loss-of-smell-and-taste\/ s443","src_root_hash":"13651338119472397490","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Some Common Causes of Loss of Smell and Taste","meta_descriptions":["Are you experiencing a loss of smell or test? This blog explores common reasons why that might happen. If symptoms persist, visit AFC Boulder"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Many things, such as viruses, head injuries, some medications, and long-term diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's, can cause loss of taste and smell. Sinus infections and allergies can also cause loss of these senses.\nSometimes, toxins in the environment or even certain chemicals can damage the olfactory nerve, making it so that a person can no longer smell.  Also, smoking and drinking too much alcohol can contribute to these senses' deterioration. If you can't smell or taste, you should see a doctor to find out why and how to treat it.\nDifferent Conditions Or Reasons For A Loss Of Taste Or Smell\nMultiple factors might lead to a person's inability to smell or taste. One primary reason is a viral illness like a cold or the flu, which can cause the mouth and taste buds to become inflamed. Sinus infections, allergies, and nasal polyps are some other possible causes. Some medicines can also make you lose your sense of taste or smell.\nTaste and smell can also be affected by long-term diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and Parkinson's. Some chemicals or toxins, a head injury, or radiation therapy are some other things that can cause it. Sometimes, it may need to be clarified what caused a person to lose their sense of taste or smell. If you suddenly lose your sense of flavor or smell for a long time, you should see a doctor because it could signify something more serious.\nWhen Should You Seek Medical Attention?\nLosing the ability to smell or taste can signify several health problems and significantly affect the quality of people's lives. You should see a doctor if you suddenly or entirely lose your sense of taste or smell. This could signify something more serious, like a head trauma, infection, or neurological illness.\nAdditionally, if you are experiencing other symptoms like fever, trouble breathing, or a severe headache, you should see a doctor right away because it may be a symptom of a severe disease like COVID-19. Also, if you already have a health problem, like diabetes, and you lose your sense of taste or smell, you should see a doctor. See a physician if you can't taste or smell for over a few days or if it is hard to go about your daily life. A physician can figure out what's wrong and give the proper treatment.\nHow Urgent Care Can Help\nUrgent care facilities can evaluate and diagnose taste and smell loss. They may do a physical exam and prescribe blood testing or a CT scan to diagnose symptoms. They also treat infections and allergies. They may also send you to an ENT or neurologist for further diagnosis and treatment. Urgent care facilities may offer to advise on home treatment and follow-up. 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Sinus infections and allergies can also cause loss of these senses.\n\nSometimes, toxins in the environment or even certain chemicals can damage the olfactory nerve, making it so that a person can no longer smell. Also, smoking and drinking too much alcohol can contribute to these senses' deterioration. If you can't smell or taste, you should see a doctor to find out why and how to treat it.\n\n## Different Conditions Or Reasons For A Loss Of Taste Or Smell\nMultiple factors might lead to a person's inability to smell or taste. One primary reason is a viral illness like a cold or the flu, which can cause the mouth and taste buds to become inflamed. Sinus infections, allergies, and nasal polyps are some other possible causes. Some medicines can also make you lose your sense of taste or smell.\n\nTaste and smell can also be affected by long-term diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and Parkinson's. Some chemicals or toxins, a head injury, or radiation therapy are some other things that can cause it. Sometimes, it may need to be clarified what caused a person to lose their sense of taste or smell. If you suddenly lose your sense of flavor or smell for a long time, you should see a doctor because it could signify something more serious.\n\n## When Should You Seek Medical Attention?\nLosing the ability to smell or taste can signify several health problems and significantly affect the quality of people's lives. You should see a doctor if you suddenly or entirely lose your sense of taste or smell. This could signify something more serious, like a head trauma, infection, or neurological illness.\n\nAdditionally, if you are experiencing other symptoms like fever, trouble breathing, or a severe headache, you should see a doctor right away because it may be a symptom of a severe disease like COVID-19. Also, if you already have a health problem, like diabetes, and you lose your sense of taste or smell, you should see a doctor. See a physician if you can't taste or smell for over a few days or if it is hard to go about your daily life. A physician can figure out what's wrong and give the proper treatment.\n\n## How Urgent Care Can Help\nUrgent care facilities can evaluate and diagnose taste and smell loss. They may do a physical exam and prescribe blood testing or a CT scan to diagnose symptoms. They also treat infections and allergies. They may also send you to an ENT or neurologist for further diagnosis and treatment. Urgent care facilities may offer to advise on home treatment and follow-up. 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Boilerpipe Text	Many things, such as viruses, head injuries, some medications, and long-term diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's, can cause loss of taste and smell. Sinus infections and allergies can also cause loss of these senses. Sometimes, toxins in the environment or even certain chemicals can damage the olfactory nerve, making it so that a person can no longer smell. Also, smoking and drinking too much alcohol can contribute to these senses' deterioration. If you can't smell or taste, you should see a doctor to find out why and how to treat it. Different Conditions Or Reasons For A Loss Of Taste Or Smell Multiple factors might lead to a person's inability to smell or taste. One primary reason is a viral illness like a cold or the flu, which can cause the mouth and taste buds to become inflamed. Sinus infections, allergies, and nasal polyps are some other possible causes. Some medicines can also make you lose your sense of taste or smell. Taste and smell can also be affected by long-term diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and Parkinson's. Some chemicals or toxins, a head injury, or radiation therapy are some other things that can cause it. Sometimes, it may need to be clarified what caused a person to lose their sense of taste or smell. If you suddenly lose your sense of flavor or smell for a long time, you should see a doctor because it could signify something more serious. When Should You Seek Medical Attention? Losing the ability to smell or taste can signify several health problems and significantly affect the quality of people's lives. You should see a doctor if you suddenly or entirely lose your sense of taste or smell. This could signify something more serious, like a head trauma, infection, or neurological illness. Additionally, if you are experiencing other symptoms like fever, trouble breathing, or a severe headache, you should see a doctor right away because it may be a symptom of a severe disease like COVID-19. Also, if you already have a health problem, like diabetes, and you lose your sense of taste or smell, you should see a doctor. See a physician if you can't taste or smell for over a few days or if it is hard to go about your daily life. A physician can figure out what's wrong and give the proper treatment. How Urgent Care Can Help Urgent care facilities can evaluate and diagnose taste and smell loss. They may do a physical exam and prescribe blood testing or a CT scan to diagnose symptoms. They also treat infections and allergies. They may also send you to an ENT or neurologist for further diagnosis and treatment. Urgent care facilities may offer to advise on home treatment and follow-up. If you experience additional symptoms like fever, trouble breathing, or severe headache, get medical assistance immediately since these may indicate a deadly condition like COVID-19.
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Sinus infections and allergies can also cause loss of these senses. Sometimes, toxins in the environment or even certain chemicals can damage the olfactory nerve, making it so that a person can no longer smell. Also, smoking and drinking too much alcohol can contribute to these senses' deterioration. If you can't smell or taste, you should see a doctor to find out why and how to treat it. ## Different Conditions Or Reasons For A Loss Of Taste Or Smell Multiple factors might lead to a person's inability to smell or taste. One primary reason is a viral illness like a cold or the flu, which can cause the mouth and taste buds to become inflamed. Sinus infections, allergies, and nasal polyps are some other possible causes. Some medicines can also make you lose your sense of taste or smell. Taste and smell can also be affected by long-term diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and Parkinson's. Some chemicals or toxins, a head injury, or radiation therapy are some other things that can cause it. Sometimes, it may need to be clarified what caused a person to lose their sense of taste or smell. If you suddenly lose your sense of flavor or smell for a long time, you should see a doctor because it could signify something more serious. ## When Should You Seek Medical Attention? Losing the ability to smell or taste can signify several health problems and significantly affect the quality of people's lives. You should see a doctor if you suddenly or entirely lose your sense of taste or smell. This could signify something more serious, like a head trauma, infection, or neurological illness. Additionally, if you are experiencing other symptoms like fever, trouble breathing, or a severe headache, you should see a doctor right away because it may be a symptom of a severe disease like COVID-19. Also, if you already have a health problem, like diabetes, and you lose your sense of taste or smell, you should see a doctor. See a physician if you can't taste or smell for over a few days or if it is hard to go about your daily life. A physician can figure out what's wrong and give the proper treatment. ## How Urgent Care Can Help Urgent care facilities can evaluate and diagnose taste and smell loss. They may do a physical exam and prescribe blood testing or a CT scan to diagnose symptoms. They also treat infections and allergies. They may also send you to an ENT or neurologist for further diagnosis and treatment. Urgent care facilities may offer to advise on home treatment and follow-up. 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Readable Markdown	Many things, such as viruses, head injuries, some medications, and long-term diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's, can cause loss of taste and smell. Sinus infections and allergies can also cause loss of these senses. Sometimes, toxins in the environment or even certain chemicals can damage the olfactory nerve, making it so that a person can no longer smell. Also, smoking and drinking too much alcohol can contribute to these senses' deterioration. If you can't smell or taste, you should see a doctor to find out why and how to treat it. ## Different Conditions Or Reasons For A Loss Of Taste Or Smell Multiple factors might lead to a person's inability to smell or taste. One primary reason is a viral illness like a cold or the flu, which can cause the mouth and taste buds to become inflamed. Sinus infections, allergies, and nasal polyps are some other possible causes. Some medicines can also make you lose your sense of taste or smell. Taste and smell can also be affected by long-term diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and Parkinson's. Some chemicals or toxins, a head injury, or radiation therapy are some other things that can cause it. Sometimes, it may need to be clarified what caused a person to lose their sense of taste or smell. If you suddenly lose your sense of flavor or smell for a long time, you should see a doctor because it could signify something more serious. ## When Should You Seek Medical Attention? Losing the ability to smell or taste can signify several health problems and significantly affect the quality of people's lives. You should see a doctor if you suddenly or entirely lose your sense of taste or smell. This could signify something more serious, like a head trauma, infection, or neurological illness. Additionally, if you are experiencing other symptoms like fever, trouble breathing, or a severe headache, you should see a doctor right away because it may be a symptom of a severe disease like COVID-19. Also, if you already have a health problem, like diabetes, and you lose your sense of taste or smell, you should see a doctor. See a physician if you can't taste or smell for over a few days or if it is hard to go about your daily life. A physician can figure out what's wrong and give the proper treatment. ## How Urgent Care Can Help Urgent care facilities can evaluate and diagnose taste and smell loss. They may do a physical exam and prescribe blood testing or a CT scan to diagnose symptoms. They also treat infections and allergies. They may also send you to an ENT or neurologist for further diagnosis and treatment. Urgent care facilities may offer to advise on home treatment and follow-up. If you experience additional symptoms like fever, trouble breathing, or severe headache, get medical assistance immediately since these may indicate a deadly condition like COVID-19.
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