Obviously you've never had a bad cold before.
What causes anosmia?
Anosmia is frequently caused by a swelling or blockage in the nose that prevents odors from getting to the top of the nose. Anosmia is sometimes caused by a problem with the system that sends signals from the nose to the brain.
Below are the main causes of anosmia:
Irritation to the mucus membranes lining the nose
This can result from:
A cold is the most common cause of partial and temporary loss of smell. In these cases, the anosmia will go away on its own.
Anosmia is an absent or decreased sense of smell. Read more on what causes it and how to treat it.
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