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Alternate Name(s): Loss of smell; Anosmia ...... Impaired smell is the partial or total loss of the sense of smell.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003052.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003052.htm#Definition
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Our senses of taste and smell give us great pleasure. Taste helps us enjoy food and beverages. Smell lets us enjoy the scents and fragrances like roses or coffee. Taste and smell also protect us, letting us know when food has gone bad or when there is a gas leak. ... Loss of Taste and Smell Stinks!(American Rhinologic Society)
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tasteandsmelldisorders.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tasteandsmelldisorders.html
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Smell and taste disorders are common in the general population, with loss of smell occurring more frequently. ... Causes of Smell Loss; Olfactory disturbance has many possible causes (Table 1).1,6-8,15,16 In most instances, loss of smell is caused by nasal and sinus disease, upper respiratory tract infection or head trauma.
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www.aafp.org/afp/20000115/427.html
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Some loss of taste and smell occurs normally with aging. Learn about other causes. ... Is some loss of taste and smell normal as I get older? Is there anything I can do about it?
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/loss-of-taste-and-smell/AN011...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/loss-of-taste-and-smell/AN01198
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Loss of smell: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of loss of smell (anosmia). ... The complete loss of smell — anosmia (an-OHZ-me-uh) — can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause. Loss of smell caused by a common cold will clear up on its own. Loss of smell related to an obstruction of...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/loss-of-smell/MY00408
www.mayoclinic.com/health/loss-of-smell/MY00408
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Prevalence or incidence of diseases and medical conditions possibly causing symptom Loss of smell as a symptom, sign, or complication. ... About prevalence data for causes of Loss of smell: Important! The data below does not indicate the most likely diagnosis for any symptom. Always seek prompt professional diagnosis of...
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/loss_of_smell.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/loss_of_smell.htm
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List of 67 disease causes of Loss of smell, patient stories, diagnostic guides, medical books excerpts online about Loss of smell, 5 drug side effect causes. Diagnostic checklist, medical tests, doctor questions, and related signs or symptoms for Loss of smell. ... Loss of smell: Loss of the sense of smell.
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/loss_of_smell.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/loss_of_smell.htm
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Anosmia is the term used to describe a condition where there is loss of the sense of smell. It usually is caused by damage to the nerve passing from the nose to the brain. ... These symptoms have resulted in a loss of sense of smell and the only relief I get is when I develop acute congestion,(Sinuses and Chest),
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www.medindia.net/Patients/patientinfo/anosmia.htm
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