I was diagnosed with Bronchitis 2 months ago. The first series of antibiotics did not kill the virus, so my doctor prescribed a second (stronger) dose. The antibiotics seemed to cure the Bronchitis, but I havent been able to smell or taste since that time.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Change in taste can be due to antibiotics, but loss of smell perception is not due to antibiotics. Some antibiotics like clindamycin, azithromycin, metronidazole etc. alter the taste of mouth. But no need to worry about this. Once antibiotic is stopped, you will start tasting normally. Loss of perception of smell is mostly due to viral infection. It is due to inflammatory changes in mucosa. No need to worry about this also. This will normalize by itself once your viral fever is treated completely. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.