Loss of sense of smell (anosmia): What causes it?
Loss of sense of smell (anosmia): What causes it?QuestionWe recently learned that our 6-year-old son has no sense of smell. What causes this? AnswerLoss of ability to smell (anosmia) can be temporary or permanent depending on the cause. Temporary anosmia is common with colds, sinus infections (sinusitis) and nasal allergies. Other potential causes of anosmia include:
Rarely, babies are born without a sense of smell (congenital anosmia), such as in Kallmann syndrome, an uncommon inherited disorder. In some cases, the cause of anosmia can't be determined (idiopathic anosmia). RelatedLast Updated: 02/08/2007 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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