Decreased Sense Of Smell Medical Term

Loss of smell (anosmia) Causes - Mayo Clinic

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A stuffy nose from a cold is a common cause for a partial, temporary loss of smell. A blockage in the nasal passages caused by a polyp or a nasal fracture also is a common cause. Normal aging can cause a loss of smell too, particularly after age 60. …

Loss of smell (anosmia) - Mayo Clinic

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By Mayo Clinic Staff. If you lose your sense of smell, you'll miss more than a variety of scents. Without a good sense of smell, you may find that food tastes bland and …

Smell (Olfactory) Disorders—Anosmia, Phantosmia

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Hyposmia [high-POSE-mee-ah] is a reduced ability to detect odors. Anosmia [ah-NOSE-mee-ah] is the complete inability to detect odors. In rare cases, someone may be born …

Anosmia (Lost Sense of Smell): Definition, Causes, …

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The term “anosmia” refers to the total loss of sense of smell. Anosmia may be caused by an infection, such as a cold or flu. It may also be caused by nasal polyps or other …

Impaired Smell: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments

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Loss of Smell (Anosmia) > Fact Sheets > …

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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 …

Smell and Taste Disorders | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Loss of sense of smell. Ageusia. Loss of sense of taste. Hyposmia. Reduced ability to smell. Hypogeusia. Reduced ability to taste sweet, sour, bitter, or salty things. In other …

Loss of Taste and Smell - Cleveland Clinic

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A complete loss of smell (anosmia) or loss of taste (ageusia) is rare. Possible Causes Care and Treatment Overview Your sense of smell and taste work together to help you enjoy …

Anosmia: Definition, symptoms, causes, …

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Anosmia is the inability to smell. Some people have anosmia from birth, whereas others lose their ability to smell over time. Experts suggest that anosmia …

Lost or changed sense smell - NHS

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reduced sense of smell (hyposmia) the smell of things to change (parosmia) It's also common to lose some of your sense of smell as you get older. If you have a high …