The natural features of anosmia

Anosmia is the loss of the ability to smell / smell the smell. What you experience, may be a milder invasive disorder of anosmia, the hyposmia (partial reduction in the ability to smell).
Anosmia can be sedentary or temporary, depending on the cause.

The most common causes of anosmia are sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus cavity in the face), flu, allergic colds. A blocked nose can also cause anosmia, such as nasal polyps, nasal tumors, deformities of the nasal bone. In such circumstances, anosmia can usually be cured if the cause has been resolved.

Less common cause of anosmia is a disorder of the brain's nerves that play a role in smell / smell. This condition is caused by:
Severe head injury
Brain damage due to stroke, tumor / brain cancer.
Alzheimer's, often called senile disease associated with decreased brain function slowly.

We recommend that you consult the Nose and Throat Ear Nose Specialist directly. The doctor will perform a thorough medical examination. In this case is a detailed question and answer about the complaints that you experience, a thorough and thorough physical examination, especially the examination of the nose and innervation. Where necessary, investigations such as CT Scan / MRI.

From the results of the examination, it can be concluded the cause of your disturbance of smell, handling and possible healing.