{"id":1039,"date":"2020-05-06T22:24:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T22:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nalent.com\/?p=1039"},"modified":"2020-05-12T20:33:47","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T20:33:47","slug":"what-is-anosmia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nalent.com\/what-is-anosmia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Anosmia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anosmia has recently been in the news for its connection to COVID-19. But what is this mysterious condition?<\/p>\n

Loss of Smell\"woman<\/h2>\n

Anosmia is the medical term for a complete loss of smell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your sense of smell is a simple process. A substance, such as the scent of a flower, releases molecules, which travel up your nose and stimulate your olfactory cells. The information is sent via the olfactory nerve cells to the brain where the smell is identified.<\/p>\n

An issue anywhere in the process can lead to a loss of smell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Smell<\/h2>\n

Your sense of smell is a lot more important than simply helping you tell one flower from another. Smell is tied into your ability to taste. Together, these senses can keep you safe by alerting you to gas leaks, spoiled food and smoke.<\/p>\n

Causes of Anosmia<\/h2>\n

There are a number of possible causes of a loss of smell, including:<\/p>\n