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Smelling disorders are conditions that cause impaired ability to smell or changes in smell, and can be caused by aging, sinus issues, chemical exposure, and head trauma.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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