Tag: loss of sense of smell
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Anosmia (No sense of Smell) from Nasal Polyps and Sinusitis
Loss of smell can result from a physical blockage of the nose or from damage to the olfactory area or the nerve. Patients with a deviated septum or with allergies may have nasal obstruction which prevents odors from getting to the olfactory area. Nasal polyps, small non-cancerous growths in the nose, can also block smells…
