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Anosmia (loss of smell)
Anosmia (loss of smell)
Anosmia refers to the inability to smell. The various causes are a cold, allergy, injury to the nose, cocaine abuse, old age, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and radiation therapy to head cancers. A person with anosmia also cannot fully appreciate the flavour of food because the flavour of food is a combination of smell and taste. A clinical examination with or without imaging help in finding the underlying cause. Treatment is tailored as per the cause.
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