Comments on: Anosmia (Loss of Sense of Smell) Causes and Treatment https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html Current Health Articles on Symptoms, Diseases and Treatment Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ann ArkKey https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html#comment-92543 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:30:00 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=8415#comment-92543 I lost my sense of smell after a severe head trauma. Multiple skull fractures and eventually my brain herniated through one of the fractures. I was wondering if there is now 30 years later any help as far as nerve regeneration to repair the olfactory nerve?

]]> By: Kim Sears https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html#comment-91564 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:37:00 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=8415#comment-91564 I have had severe sinus problems ie: hayfever, airborne issues most of my life. For many years I dealt with being stuffed up constantly, I ended up addicted to Dristan nose spray for 13 yrs. I was given a surgery to coterize my nose in order to get me off the spray and have not used it since. That was about 22 yrs ago. After that I really didn’t suffer with a stuffed up nose, only a runny nose. I still was able to smell. Now I still suffer with hay fever but only have a runny nose during that season. I lost my ability to smell about 4 years ago. I have had polyps removed twice in my life. I was told that I likely would never be able to smell again. This was heart breaking to me. I was recently put on prednisone by an ENT, to see if inflammation was the cause of my in ability to smell or possible damage from the two surgeries I had in the past. Within a few hours of taking my first dose I was partially smelling again. I knew then that inflammation was probably my issue, however was told I could not stay on that medication long term because it can be dangerous. After discontinuing the medication I could no longer smell again. Recently I had cut out drinking milk something I did excessively all my life, and all of a sudden I had the ability to smell again partially. Only sweeter smells. I have come to conclusion that milk was causing me this problem. If I drink even a small amount of milk It’s gone again for a week or so. I ate something that had a milk product in it the other day and again lost the ability. I am wondering if this even makes sense as I have no other physical ailments when I drink milk, and my dr said he has never heard of milk only affecting that one thing before. Can milk proteins do this?

]]> By: Dr. Chris https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html#comment-77035 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:28:12 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=8415#comment-77035 In reply to Marrit Oost (NL).

Hi Marrit

If it is a congenital defect (present since birth), then depending on the cause. there may be very little that can be done at this point. You should nevertheless consult with an ENT specialist (ear-nose-throat / otolaryngologist), especially if you know of one in your area who specializing in olfactory disorders. Your GP may be able to refer you to a suitable practitioner.

]]> By: Marrit Oost (NL) https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html#comment-77027 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:47:22 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=8415#comment-77027 Hello,

I have no memory of having a sense of smell. When I was 11 years old I found out. We went to a couple of doctors but nobody really knew what they were talking about. I am now 21 therefore seeking more information. As far as I know I am born with anosmia, is there anything I can do now? Is there a point for me going to see my GP these days about my anosmia?

I hope you can help me and I hope that more will be known about treating anosmia!

Kind Regards,

Marrit

]]> By: Dr. Chris https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html#comment-73467 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:59:41 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=8415#comment-73467 In reply to shashi prakash.

Hi Shashi Prakash

You need to see an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) who will be able to assess your case and tell you if this is permanent or temporary. Even though you are asymptomatic now, the medication you are using may also be disrupting your sense of smell (possibly). Speak to your doctor.

]]> By: shashi prakash https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html#comment-73291 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:27:39 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=8415#comment-73291 sir i have completely lost my sense of smell past 8 yrs. i was suffering from sinus (frequent cold like situation)for 4 to 5 years. got treated for nearly 1 year, no benefit instead i lost my smell sense completly.Then consulted in BHU , they told its ELERGIC RHINITIS got treated for it. now i don’t get frequent cold. what should i do now to gain back my smell sense?

]]> By: Dr. Chris https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html#comment-62726 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:23:05 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=8415#comment-62726 In reply to jPalm.

Hi JPalm

To be honest, I am not aware of such devices for a anosmia. But there are gas detectors that are available commercially. Either way, some of these gases would not be detectable by the sense of smell in a person with no impairment. If you are exposed to such conditions then you should be using a gas detector. Cannot advise on these devices but you should speak to an ENT specialist (otolaryngologist) about such a device.

]]> By: jPalm https://healthhype.com/anosmia-loss-of-sense-of-smell-causes-and-treatment.html#comment-62523 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:50:15 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=8415#comment-62523 are there sensors (portable)to wear to fore warn me of excessive vapors, Co2,
gas, thinners, all harmful gasses.
I have had to many people tell me to get out of the room or car I am in because of strong bad harmful gases. something to mount on my dash for gas leaks, etc.
I have found nothing to aid in advance notice of dangerous gases/ Please advise

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