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What is it called when you don't have a sense of smell?

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Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Loss of smell: It is called anosmia,can be caused by viral infection,flu,or chronic sinus infection,polyps also can cause this,rarely,olfactory nerve diseases,tis also can affect taste,seek advice and evaluation,from ENT specialist

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Answered 3/15/2016

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