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The aim of this study is to reveal long\u2010term smell loss experiences after COVID\u201019.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A qualitative approach was adopted. We conducted semistructured interviews with 11 participants who had smell loss for at least 3 months. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and evaluated using a thematic analysis for qualitative data.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Nutrition and appetite, personal hygiene, threats to safety and emotional changes were the main themes created by the authors and were the areas where participant expressions focused. The participants used oral\/nasal corticosteroid therapy for smell loss and received short\u2010term olfactory training, but could not find a solution.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Long\u2010term smell loss problems, which were neglected during the pandemic period, should be carefully evaluated due to their negative effects. Understanding and focusing on the negative effects of loss of smell may contribute to the solution of long\u2010term smell loss problems.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Patient and Public Contribution<\/jats:title><jats:p>Eleven participants who experienced long\u2010term loss of smell following COVID\u201019 contributed to the study. They enriched the study by describing the effects of their experiences. 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