Can you regain your sense of smell?

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asked Dec 25, 2021 in Other- Health by figgynewton (1,180 points)
Can you regain your sense of smell?

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answered Dec 25, 2021 by Gracy (125,580 points)
In some cases you can regain your sense of smell.

But it depends on what caused your loss of sense of smell on whether or not you can regain the sense of smell.

One type of treatment that has shown promise is smell retraining therapy.

It involves exposing the person to different strong scents for several minutes at a time for three months.

It is a simple concept, but has shown evidence of significantly improving smell over time.

Anosmia cannot be cured.

However sometimes treatments for the anosmia can help you regain your sense of smell.

Some of the treatments for Anosmia include decongestants · antihistamines · steroid nasal sprays · antibiotics, for bacterial infections · reducing exposure to nasal irritants

Anosmia is the loss of the sense of smell, either total or partial. It may be caused by head injury, infection, or blockage of the nose.

Anosmia is the partial or full loss of smell. Anosmia  can be a temporary or permanent condition.

You can partially or completely lose your sense of smell when the mucus membranes in your nose are irritated or obstructed such as when you have a severe cold or a sinus infection, for example.

But if the inability to smell isn’t related to a cold or sinus infection, or it doesn’t return after congestion clears, you should see a doctor. It could be a symptom of another issue.

The sense of smell is important to overall health and nutrition since diminished sensations can lead to poor appetite and malnutrition, especially in the elderly.

An altered sense of smell may pose other health-related problems.

People with anosmia may accidentally consume soured or rancid foods because they are unable to detect odors that signal spoilage.

Those with anosmia may also be unaware when they are breathing toxic, polluted or smoke-filled air.

Although rare, some people are born without the sense of smell, which is a condition called congenital anosmia.

This occurs when there is either an inherited genetic disorder or abnormal development of the olfactory system (the body’s sensory system for smell) occurring before birth.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for congenital anosmia.

Anosmia may be caused by an infection, such as a cold or flu.

It may also be caused by nasal polyps or other blockages.

Loss of sense of smell is also a common symptom of COVID-19.

In most instances, treating the underlying cause of anosmia can restore your sense of smell.

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