My sense of smell has gone it comes back now and again – will a rinse help to get my smell back. Thanks Posted on: January 1, 2019 0 Vote Up Vote Down Ask A Doctor Staff asked 5 years ago My sense of smell has gone it comes back now and again - will a rinse help to get my smell back. Thanks 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Ask A Doctor Staff answered 5 years ago Almost always, sense of smell does comeback after the primary insult is over. Rinse could help in my opinion if the problem is related to inflammation from allergies or infection. Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me