{"product_id":"2940154557815","title":"Anosmia, (Loss of Smell) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnosmia is the inability to perceive smell (medically termed olfaction).\u003cbr\u003eWhen the loss of smell is not complete, the disorder is called hyposmia.\u003cbr\u003eSome people are anosmic for one specific odor; this is called “specific anosmia”.\u003cbr\u003eSpecific anosmia is normally genetically based.\u003cbr\u003eMost patients with anosmia complain of losing the sense of taste (ageusia) and of not enjoying food.\u003cbr\u003eThey can sense salty, sweet, sour, and bitter substances but flavor bias which is a function of smell is not possible.\u003cbr\u003eSmell is sensed by a special lining in the posterior portion of the nose called the olfactory epithelium.\u003cbr\u003eSignals are carried from this lining via nerves to the brain.\u003cbr\u003eAny factors that block the smell from reaching this lining or induce injury may cause anosmia.\u003cbr\u003eInjury to nerves that bring the signals or the part of the brain that senses smell can lead to anosmia.\u003cbr\u003eAnosmia may be part of normal aging.\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent causes of anosmia are respiratory infections, sinusitis, and head trauma.\u003cbr\u003eAnosmia or losing the ability to smell is quite a frequent problem which a patient has at one point or the other.\u003cbr\u003eAnosmia can be incomplete or complete but it is very infrequent that someone has total loss of the capability to smell.\u003cbr\u003eOccasionally Anosmia or loss of smell can also be congenital with a patient having inability to smell things right from birth.\u003cbr\u003eAnosmia or loss of smell can be transient or permanent dependent on the cause of it.\u003cbr\u003eAnosmia or loss of smell does not really suggest a serious medical condition but if permanent has an impaired sense of smell then it does not allow him or her to enjoy the things which normal people are fond of the smell of a good food, smell of fresh flowers and the like.\u003cbr\u003eThis may make the person with permanent anosmia depressed.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may soon lose interest in eating foods as he or she is not able to enjoy food that normal people do due to Anosmia or loss of smell which may then result in unintentional weight loss.\u003cbr\u003eCauses:\u003cbr\u003eCommon Colds\u003cbr\u003eIrritation of innermost lining of the Nose\u003cbr\u003eNasal Passage Obstruction\u003cbr\u003eBrain or Nerve Damage\u003cbr\u003eAging\u003cbr\u003ePermanent Causes:\u003cbr\u003eCongenital\u003cbr\u003eNerve Damage\u003cbr\u003eTransient Causes:\u003cbr\u003eViral or bacterial nose infection\u003cbr\u003eNasal allergies\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms:\u003cbr\u003eA patient with anosmia has:\u003cbr\u003e1. Loss of Smell\u003cbr\u003e2. Loss of Taste\u003cbr\u003e3. Loss of appetite\u003cbr\u003e4. Loss of weight\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe diagnosis of anosmia can be done by taking a detailed history, examining the patient and carrying out some tests.\u003cbr\u003e1. Tests like CT scan and MRI\u003cbr\u003e2. Nasal endoscopy\u003cbr\u003e3. Olfactory nerve testing\u003cbr\u003e4. X-rays of the skull\u003cbr\u003eThe treatment of anosmia or loss of smell depends on the underlying cause of the disorder.\u003cbr\u003ePeople who are born with anosmia or without sense of smell cannot be cured as this disorder is mostly permanent in these people.\u003cbr\u003eSome of the treatment methods that are used for managing anosmia are nasal wash, use of a nasal spray, antihistamines, and steroids\u003cbr\u003eSteroids are helpful for treating rhinitis or sinusitis which when treated can improve Anosmia or help get back the loss of smell.\u003cbr\u003eThere are no treatments for anosmia itself even though the specific causes may be treated.\u003cbr\u003eThe treatment of the cause of the problem may correct loss of the sense of smell:\u003cbr\u003e1. Antihistamines (if the disorder is linked to allergy)\u003cbr\u003e2. Changes in medicine\u003cbr\u003e3. Surgery to correct blockages\u003cbr\u003eNasal polyps - removal of polyps\u003cbr\u003eSinus blockage - endoscopic sinus surgery\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of other disorders such as nasal congestion:\u003cbr\u003e1. Nasal decongestants\u003cbr\u003e2. If the patient permanently loses the sense of smell, the patient can change the diet to have highly seasoned foods that stimulate the taste sensations that the patient still have.\u003cbr\u003e3. For loss of smell due to aging, there is no treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Anosmia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Allergic Rhinitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Rhinosinusitis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111717257456,"sku":"2940154557815","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154557815_p0.jpg?v=1764071041","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154557815","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}