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Why Have I Had No Sense Of Smell For Several Years?

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Posted on Sat, 26 Mar 2022
Question: I have no sense of smell and haven’t had for years but sometimes it comes back after a course of steroids and antibiotics so what causes it?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Parth Goswami (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Chronic Rhinitis or sinusitis can be the possibility.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The sense of smell can be affected when there is a presence of chronic inflammation of nasal mucosa or sinusitis. Polyp like obstructive cause also can affect olfaction.

I suggest Rhinoscopy nose examination for you to find any edematous mucosa, polyp like lesion if present. It's advisable to investigate with paranasal sinus X ray to rule out sinusitis if present.

Steroid can decrease inflammation. So olfaction can return because of depressed olfaction stimuli can return.
Underlying cause-specific treatment should be the priority.

I suggest you consult otorhinolaryngologist for rhinoscopy nose examination.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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Why Have I Had No Sense Of Smell For Several Years?

Brief Answer: Chronic Rhinitis or sinusitis can be the possibility. Detailed Answer: Hi, The sense of smell can be affected when there is a presence of chronic inflammation of nasal mucosa or sinusitis. Polyp like obstructive cause also can affect olfaction. I suggest Rhinoscopy nose examination for you to find any edematous mucosa, polyp like lesion if present. It's advisable to investigate with paranasal sinus X ray to rule out sinusitis if present. Steroid can decrease inflammation. So olfaction can return because of depressed olfaction stimuli can return. Underlying cause-specific treatment should be the priority. I suggest you consult otorhinolaryngologist for rhinoscopy nose examination. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards