Anosmia

Your sense of smell not only allows you to enjoy a variety of aromas but also warns you of potential dangers. The total loss of smell is called Anosmia and the partial loss of smell is called Hyposmia. The nose helps in the reflex secretion of the digestive juices by smelling the aroma of the food, making the person enjoy and taste the food. In the case of Anosmia, as there is a loss in sensing the smell, food becomes bland and tasteless. In a few cases mainly in elders, Anosmia is a persistent problem that signals them for the underlying medical condition.

Causes of Anosmia
Anosmia is the common symptom for many nasal diseases; causes include nasal obstruction due to a nasal polyp, enlarged nasal turbinates’, swelling of the inner layer of the nose or the mucous membrane or an abscess which causes pressure on the olfactory tracts. It may be also due to the Common cold, Allergic Rhinitis, intake of certain medications, Atrophic Rhinitis or any Injury to the Nose. The excessive use of tobacco may also lead to olfactory acuity (heightened sense of smell).

Symptoms of Anosmia
There are no signs and symptoms of anosmia, as it itself is a symptom of many nasal medical conditions.

Treatment for Anosmia
ENT Treatment includes the correction of the disease involved. But Nasal Drops and Nasal Sprays can help in some conditions giving temporary relief. If there is any growth or polyp, then nose surgery will be advised. Our ENT Doctors in Coimbatore advise the testing of the Anosmia by asking the patient to smell any object or food like Vinegar, Garlic, Onion etc with each side of the nostril by closing the eyes. Our ENT Hospital in Coimbatore is incorporated with modern diagnostic equipment to provide the best nasal treatment to people suffering from nose disorders.