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Medical Conditions - Anosmia

Anosmia refers to loss of sense of smell. Common causes of anosmia include cold, allergy, chemical exposure, and sinus infections. Doctors prescribe nasal decongestants to relieve nasal blockage that leads to anosmia. If anosmia is caused by some infections, then doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat it.

All anosmia Q&A

After getting a headache due to a cold shower, I lost the sense of smell. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history, you have hyposmia. It results in a decrease in the sensation of smell.

What could cause a lack of sense of smell from birth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.

It has been a month since I lost my smell, but I tested negative for COVID-19. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have a great deal of suspicion regarding your COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) test. I feel that it seems to be a false negative result.

I have loss of smell and taste without fever. Does this indicate COVID-19 infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and by the nature of symptoms it appears to me as symptoms of COVID-19.

I cannot smell anything even after 12 weeks of getting COVID-19. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Loss of smell or anosmia is one of the peculiar atypical features of COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2).

How can anosmia be treated?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Depression does not relate to anosmia (loss of smell). Anosmia is an organic condition and you need to take the help of an ENT specialist.

Why do I have general anosmia, nasal dryness, and breathing difficulty for a year?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for giving a detailed history.

I was born without a sense of smell. Can it be corrected?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sense of smell is carried by the nerve fibers originating in the roof of the nose. A loss of sense of smell is known as anosmia.

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