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Anosmia / Loss Of Smell

Anosmia, or the loss of the sense of smell, might happen as a result of injury, infection, or genetics. It is more dangerous than people generally imagine – an anosmic person might not be able to smell gas leaks, for example, or bad food.

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Anosmia / Loss Of Smell

Anosmia is the absence or impairment of the sense of smell. 7% of the people in India suffer from impaired sense of smell. It can be partial or complete....Read More

Posted on : Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:00 AM
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I read that loss of olfaction may lead to the loss of libido.. Do you have this problem? Or is it just my case?
Replied on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5:19 AM
I have 100% smell loss and my libido is totally gone! It's awful!
Replied on Monday, May 2, 2011 6:44 PM
I cannot find more information about it.. Can somebody help us?
Replied on Monday, May 30, 2011 5:20 AM

OhNose
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I have completely lost my sense of smell for weeks. While I miss the smell of my husband's aftershave, it hasn't affected my libido. Maybe something else is going on. Good luck!
Replied on Friday, September 16, 2011 5:20 PM

SweetC
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Im a healthy 40 year old female who is recovering from what I would describe as a prolonged cold [approx. 3 weeks]. Approximately 10 days ago, I noticed I was unable to smell, but didn't think much of it because I was still really congested. I used vicks vapor rub and otrivin for relief. I used the otrivin once per day for about 4 days. I was able to breathe better but still could not smell a thing. Went to doctor and was prescribed steroid nose spray (avamys) which I've been taking for almost a week. Brief whiffs of scent but that's it. No history of sinusitis/allergies. Very concerned as there appears to be no justification for the loss. Nose still runny and I continue to have a cough, but I am generally able to breathe and was hoping to be able to smell more by now.
Replied on Monday, June 27, 2011 5:58 AM

PtDan
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Just wondering if you got your smell back... You described what I'm going through to the T!
Replied on Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:51 AM

salley
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I am doing a case study on loss of smell if anyone would be willing to share there story with me please contact me at salley@student@sierra.edu. Thank you!
Replied on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:52 PM
Yes I had a bad cold stuffed up etc I took Musinx for three weeks I lost all my smell. Its been 4 months now still no smell mortamus7@yahoo.com
Replied on Friday, July 22, 2011 3:12 PM

shelly1935
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Hi, I am really interested in knowing if your smell came back. I also took mucinex in January for a bad cold and lost my sense of smell and taste. I am able to taste foods but to this date my smell is still poor. I am able to smell some things if i put it up close to my nose but I find that I cannot smell unpleasant odors at all. Please let me know if you have found a resolution.
Replied on Sunday, December 18, 2011 1:35 AM
I suffered a knock to the back of the head in 2005 and have had no sense of smell ever since. I can sometimes smell cherry, baby wipes, fish, petrol, and smoke. "markpeacock@hotmail.com". Thanks.
Replied on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 10:10 AM
I lost my smell about eight years back after the use of an over the counter cold remedy, it came on [or off] so gradual I am still not sure as to the time my ability to smell disappeared. I am now having marital issues due to this condition, I have no sex drive any more and My poor wife is the one who is suffering the most. I am searching for support through the web to see how others have dealt with this condition .
Replied on Saturday, September 3, 2011 8:47 PM
I can relate to your post all to well my friend & would like to very much to journey down this path in hopes of finding answers & support. Living without the sense of smell is very depressing & effects all that surrounds you.:(
Replied on Sunday, December 25, 2011 11:47 AM
I had normal cold, for 2 days, Unfortunately i lost my smell and taste forever. I am shocked once docotor confirmed this. amrutnalkol@hotmail.com I am looking for treatment if possible
Replied on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:50 PM

MahaJ
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I had a cold - not too severe and did not use any anti-biotics or cold medicines. But i used a homeopathy preparation 'alleraid' quite often first two days and then stopped after i discovered that i could not smell anything. It has happened before with anti-histamines but comes back. This time after day 5 still no smell and it's scary...I am Indian and the loss of spice in my life, literally, is quite unbearable. Would like Ms Salley to post any findings of her study to the group. thanks! Maha
Replied on Sunday, November 20, 2011 4:26 AM

ricky87
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Brother same thing happened to me 5 days ago when i had cold and cough...did u have any success, i am scared
Replied on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:31 AM
iam dr kcsreddy suffering from total loss of smell since three months i was regular user of decongestants when ever i suffer from common cold.is the decongestants[otrvin,nasivion spray]caused the damage?
Replied on Friday, November 25, 2011 9:53 AM

maria800
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I had my tonsils removed in nov 2011 I am 44yrs old and I have lost taste and smell. Certain things I can smell and taste but Its not the same as It used to be, Also my tong feels weird like I have an elastic band round it. So I went to Docs and they sent me for a CT scan. But I was recovering from a cold that week when I had my Scan. The doctor told me over the phone it looks like I have sinusitus..But I have never suffered with my sinuses. I have lost a stone in weight because I only eat when I am hungry please please if you have any solutions I would like to hear them. I have tried zinc and it did not help.
Replied on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 2:24 PM

chaitanyalaxmi
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can prolonged inhalation of paints cause anosmia
Replied on Saturday, August 27, 2011 7:10 AM
I lost my sense of smell and taste about 7 years ago. It was very gradual and I realised something was wrong when i opened up a bottle of perfume. Eventually I did see Dr. Richard Doty at the University of Pennsylvania who confirmed that I had lost both senses. I had had an MRI and CAT Scan also. Dr. Doty came to the conclusion that my many sinus infections treated with anti-biotics, a bad case of the flue and pneumonia the following year - the latter treated with more anti-biotics were the probable causes. I have recetnly begun to read more on the condition and have seen the support groups. I agree, it is very debilitating. I lost interest in so many things and although people seem supportive, they really have no idea of the effect it has on one's life. I hate to complain about it as things could be much worse, but the longer it goes on, the worse I feel about it.
Replied on Thursday, January 5, 2012 1:51 PM
 




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