Smell sense

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Smell sense

Asked for Female, 25 Years

I think I have lost the sense of smell. I am not able to smell any fragrances or foul smells until they are way too strong.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

this condition is called as anosmia. it can be due to many reasons. most common reasons are nasal allergy, nasal polyp, head injury, post viral infection and many times there won't be any identifiable reasons.. very rarely tumors involving smell sensory are of brain also can produce this problem you should consult nearby ENT specialist for complete nose examination

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist 29 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

Allergist/Immunologist 29 yrs exp Bangalore

You need to get a CT SCAN of your nose to evaluate the reasons for your lack of smell sensation. This will help your ENT Surgeon yo diagnose your problem and plan the corrective procedure to heal the same.