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Anosmia


The term anosmia means lack of the sense of smell. It may also refer to a decreased sense of smell. Ageusia, a companion word, refers to a lack of taste sensation.
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: Anosmia, Loss of Smell
Impaired Smell: Common Causes
natural aging process
recent viral upper respiratory infection
nasal decongestants
lead poisoning ...
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ANOSMIA (Loss of sense of smell)
SYMPTOMS"One does not detect odors. This can occur either temporarily or regularly.
CAUSES"This occurs when one has a cold or rhinitis (nasal inflammation, resulting from colds or allergy).
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Anosmia occurs in about 10% of head trauma injuries, and head trauma is a leading cause of anosmia in young adults. In older adults, the disorder is generally caused by viral infection. Aging may also bring a loss of the sense of smell.
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Anosmia/Parosmia
[Support Group]
Antacids for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
[Medication] ...
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Loss of smell; Anosmia
Home Care:
Treatment of underlying disorders may correct loss of the sense of smell.
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Most people with anosmia have normal perception of salty, sweet, sour, and bitter substances but they lack flavor discrimination, which is largely dependent on olfaction (smell). Therefore, they often complain of losing the sense of taste (ageusia).
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Prdida del olfato; anosmia
Consideraciones generales:
La prdida del sentido del olfato es generalmente un resultado insignificante de la obstruccin o congestin nasal, ...
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Did the seizure occur with impairment of taste (dysgeusia)?
Did the seizure occur with loss of smell (anosmia)?
Did the seizure occur with nausea or vomiting?
Did the seizure occur after an episode of hyperventilation (rapid breathing)?
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